King Charles VIII of France (21) marries Anna Duchess of Brittany (14) giving France control over Brittany
King Charles VIII of France (21) marries Anna Duchess of Brittany (14) giving France control over Brittany
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1491. This year saw 5 significant events.
15th Century1490s
1491 Timeline
King Charles VIII of France (21) marries Anna Duchess of Brittany (14) giving France control over Brittany
King Charles VIII of France (21) marries Anna Duchess of Brittany (14) giving France control over Brittany
Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptized by Portuguese missionaries, adopting the baptismal name of João I
Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptized by Portuguese missionaries, adopting the baptismal name of João I
Opening ceremony of Kyoto's Daitokuji Shinju at the sub-temple
Opening ceremony of Kyoto's Daitokuji Shinju at the sub-temple
The case of the 'Holy Child of La Guardia', involving the kidnapping and murdering a Christian boy, concludes with publi
The case of the 'Holy Child of La Guardia', involving the kidnapping and murdering a Christian boy, concludes with public burning at the stake of nine Jews in Ávila, Spain
The siege of Granada, last Moorish stronghold in Spain, begins
The siege of Granada, last Moorish stronghold in Spain, begins
Events
Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptized by Portuguese missionaries, adopting the baptismal name of João I
Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptized by Portuguese missionaries, adopting the baptismal name of João I
Opening ceremony of Kyoto's Daitokuji Shinju at the sub-temple
Opening ceremony of Kyoto's Daitokuji Shinju at the sub-temple
The case of the 'Holy Child of La Guardia', involving the kidnapping and murdering a Christian boy, concludes with publi
The case of the 'Holy Child of La Guardia', involving the kidnapping and murdering a Christian boy, concludes with public burning at the stake of nine Jews in Ávila, Spain
The siege of Granada, last Moorish stronghold in Spain, begins
The siege of Granada, last Moorish stronghold in Spain, begins
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1491?
- In 1491, there were 5 significant historical events. Notable events include King Charles VIII of France (21) marries Anna Duchess of Brittany (14) giving France control over Brittany, Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptized by Portuguese missionaries, adopting the baptismal name of João I, Opening ceremony of Kyoto's Daitokuji Shinju at the sub-temple.