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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1479. This year saw 3 significant events.

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1479 Timeline

  1. Treaty of Alcáçovas: Portugal cedes the Canary Islands to Castile in exchange for claims in West Africa

    Treaty of Alcáçovas: Portugal cedes the Canary Islands to Castile in exchange for claims in West Africa

  2. BC Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to the Low Ch

    BC Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty)

  3. Jews are expelled from Schlettstadt Alsace by Emperor Frederick III

    Jews are expelled from Schlettstadt Alsace by Emperor Frederick III

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What happened in 1479?
In 1479, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Treaty of Alcáçovas: Portugal cedes the Canary Islands to Castile in exchange for claims in West Africa, BC Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to the Low Ch, Jews are expelled from Schlettstadt Alsace by Emperor Frederick III.

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