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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1484. This year saw 3 significant events.

15th Century1480s

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  1. Portuguese sea captain Diogo Cão returns to Lisbon from his first voyage to explore the coast of Africa, during which he

    Portuguese sea captain Diogo Cão returns to Lisbon from his first voyage to explore the coast of Africa, during which he was the first European to discover the Congo River

  2. Battle of Lochmaben Fair - a 500-man raiding party led by Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany and James Douglas, 9th Earl

    Battle of Lochmaben Fair - a 500-man raiding party led by Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany and James Douglas, 9th Earl of Douglas are defeated by Scots forces loyal to Albany's brother James III of Scotland; Douglas is captured

  3. Giovanni Battista Cibo elected as Pope Innocent VIII

    Pope Innocent VIII (Latin: Innocentius VIII; Italian: Innocenzo VIII; 1432 – 25 July 1492), born Giovanni Battista Cybo (or Cibo), was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from...

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What happened in 1484?
In 1484, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Portuguese sea captain Diogo Cão returns to Lisbon from his first voyage to explore the coast of Africa, during which he, Battle of Lochmaben Fair - a 500-man raiding party led by Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany and James Douglas, 9th Earl , Giovanni Battista Cibo elected as Pope Innocent VIII.

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