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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1490. This year saw 4 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.

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  1. First dated edition of Maimonides' "Mishneh Torah" is published, a code of Jewish religious law

    First dated edition of Maimonides' "Mishneh Torah" is published, a code of Jewish religious law

  2. Anne of Brittany, Duchess regnant of Brittany (13) marries by proxy Maximilian of Austria (31) at Rennes Cathedral (annu

    Anne of Brittany, Duchess regnant of Brittany (13) marries by proxy Maximilian of Austria (31) at Rennes Cathedral (annulled 1492)

  3. Anna of Brittany announces that all those who would ally with the king of France will be considered guilty of the crime

    Anna of Brittany announces that all those who would ally with the king of France will be considered guilty of the crime of lese-majesty

  4. First printing of Ramban's Sha'ar ha-Gemul

    First printing of Ramban's Sha'ar ha-Gemul

  5. Charles III, Duke of Bourbon is born

    Charles III, Duke of Bourbon, French general and nobleman, known for french general and nobleman, was born on 1490-02-17.

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What happened in 1490?
In 1490, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include First dated edition of Maimonides' "Mishneh Torah" is published, a code of Jewish religious law, Anne of Brittany, Duchess regnant of Brittany (13) marries by proxy Maximilian of Austria (31) at Rennes Cathedral (annu, Anna of Brittany announces that all those who would ally with the king of France will be considered guilty of the crime .
Who was born in 1490?
1 notable figure was born in 1490, including Charles III, Duke of Bourbon is born.

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