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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1487. This year saw 8 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.

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1487 Timeline

  1. Founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak marries Mata Sulakhani in Batala

    Founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak marries Mata Sulakhani in Batala

  2. The first German Beer Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot) is promulgated in Munich by Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria, stating that b

    The first German Beer Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot) is promulgated in Munich by Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria, stating that beer should be brewed from only three ingredients: water, malt, and hops

  3. Bell chimes invented

    Bell chimes invented

  4. Portuguese explorer Pêro da Covilhã departs Santarém on a mission to India and Abyssinia - succeeds in reaching both, la

    Portuguese explorer Pêro da Covilhã departs Santarém on a mission to India and Abyssinia - succeeds in reaching both, laying the ground for future Portuguese voyages of exploration

  5. Imposter Lambert Simnel crowned as King Edward VI in Dublin

    Imposter Lambert Simnel crowned as King Edward VI in Dublin

  6. Lord Lovell and John de la Pole's army lands at Furness, Lancashire

    Lord Lovell and John de la Pole's army lands at Furness, Lancashire

  7. Citizens of Leeuwarden, Netherlands, rebel against ban on foreign beer

    Citizens of Leeuwarden, Netherlands, rebel against ban on foreign beer

  8. Opening ceremony of the sixth Great Temple of Tenochtitlan (modern Mexico City) 4,000 prisoners of war are sacrificed to

    Opening ceremony of the sixth Great Temple of Tenochtitlan (modern Mexico City) 4,000 prisoners of war are sacrificed to Aztec gods over four days [1]

  9. Julius III is born

    Julius III is born

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What happened in 1487?
In 1487, there were 8 significant historical events. Notable events include Founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak marries Mata Sulakhani in Batala, The first German Beer Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot) is promulgated in Munich by Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria, stating that b, Bell chimes invented.
Who was born in 1487?
1 notable figure was born in 1487, including Julius III is born.

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