Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1480. This year saw 2 significant events. 2 notable figures were born.
Ottoman troops conquer Otranto in southern Italy after a 15-day siege, killing 12,000, enslaving 5,000, and beheading 800 Christians for refusing to convert to Islam
Great Stand on the Ugra River: Standoff between forces of Akhmat Khan, Khan of the Great Horde, and Ivan III, Grand Prince of all Rus, ends with a Tatar-Mongol retreat, leading to the disintegration of the Horde
Ferdinand Magellan, Portuguese explorer, known for portuguese explorer, was born on 1480-02-04.
Lucrezia Borgia, Italian spanish-italian duchess-consort of ferrara, modena and reggio, known for spanish-italian duchess-consort of ferrara, modena and reggio, was born on 1480-04-18.
Ottoman troops conquer Otranto in southern Italy after a 15-day siege, killing 12,000, enslaving 5,000, and beheading 800 Christians for refusing to convert to Islam
Great Stand on the Ugra River: Standoff between forces of Akhmat Khan, Khan of the Great Horde, and Ivan III, Grand Prince of all Rus, ends with a Tatar-Mongol retreat, leading to the disintegration of the Horde
Ferdinand Magellan, Portuguese explorer, known for portuguese explorer, was born on 1480-02-04.
Lucrezia Borgia, Italian spanish-italian duchess-consort of ferrara, modena and reggio, known for spanish-italian duchess-consort of ferrara, modena and reggio, was born on 1480-04-18.