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Year in History

Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 432. This year saw 3 significant events.

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432 Timeline

  1. Saint Patrick, aged about 16, is captured by Irish pirates from his home in Great Britain and taken as a slave to Irelan

    Saint Patrick, aged about 16, is captured by Irish pirates from his home in Great Britain and taken as a slave to Ireland (traditional date)

  2. St. Celestine I ends his reign as Catholic Pope

    The pope is the bishop of Rome and the head of the worldwide Catholic Church. He is also known as the supreme pontiff, Roman pontiff, or sovereign pontiff.

  3. St Sixtus III begins his reign as Catholic Pope

    The pope is the bishop of Rome and the head of the worldwide Catholic Church. He is also known as the supreme pontiff, Roman pontiff, or sovereign pontiff.

Events

Saint Patrick, aged about 16, is captured by Irish pirates from his home in Great Britain and taken as a slave to Irelan

Saint Patrick, aged about 16, is captured by Irish pirates from his home in Great Britain and taken as a slave to Ireland (traditional date)

St. Celestine I ends his reign as Catholic Pope

The pope is the bishop of Rome and the head of the worldwide Catholic Church. He is also known as the supreme pontiff, Roman pontiff, or sovereign pontiff.

St Sixtus III begins his reign as Catholic Pope

The pope is the bishop of Rome and the head of the worldwide Catholic Church. He is also known as the supreme pontiff, Roman pontiff, or sovereign pontiff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 432?
In 432, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Saint Patrick, aged about 16, is captured by Irish pirates from his home in Great Britain and taken as a slave to Irelan, St. Celestine I ends his reign as Catholic Pope, St Sixtus III begins his reign as Catholic Pope.

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