1382 facts for kids

The year 1382 was a time of many changes across Europe and Asia. New leaders came to power, and important events shaped the future of different countries.

Key Events of 1382

Power Shifts and Conflicts

• Moscow's Challenge: The leader of the Golden Horde, Khan Tokhtamysh, attacked Moscow. This was a punishment because Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy had resisted another Khan, Mamai, earlier. Dmitri Donskoy promised to be loyal to Tokhtamysh. Because of this, he was allowed to stay as the ruler of Moscow and Vladimir.
• Ottoman Expansion: The Ottoman Empire took control of Sofia from the people of Bulgaria. Sofia is now the capital city of Bulgaria.
• Trieste Joins Austria: In September, the people of Trieste (a city in what is now northern Italy) decided to become part of Austria. They gave their city to Leopold III, Duke of Austria.
• Mamluk Dynasty Change: After five years of fighting, a leader named Berkuk became the new Mamluk Sultan of Egypt. He replaced Hajji II. This event ended the Bahri dynasty and started the Burji dynasty. A dynasty is a series of rulers from the same family.
• Lithuanian Leadership: Kęstutis, who was the Grand Duke of Lithuania, was captured by the former Grand Duke, Jogaila. Kęstutis died while imprisoned, and Jogaila became the ruler of Lithuania again.
• Persian Leadership: In western Iran, Ahmad became the new ruler of the Jalayirid dynasty. He took over from his brother, Husain.
• Cyprus Gets a New King: James I became the King of Cyprus. He took over from his nephew, Peter II.
• Indian Ruler: Rana Lakha became the ruler of Mewar, a region in what is now western India. He followed Rana Kshetra Singh.
• Teutonic Knights Leader: Konrad III Zöllner von Rotenstein became the Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights. This was an important group of knights.
• Albanian Conquest: Balša II of Zeta (a region in what is now Montenegro) took control of Albania.
• Ethiopian Emperor: Dawit I became the Emperor of Ethiopia. He took over from his brother, Newaya Maryam.

Important Cultural and Religious Events

• Wycliffe's Teachings: The ideas of John Wycliffe were officially declared wrong by a meeting in London called the Synod of London.
• The Black Madonna: In August, a very famous painting called The Black Madonna of Czestochowa was brought from Jerusalem to the Jasna Góra monastery in Poland.

Royal Successions in Hungary and Poland

• Hungary's New Queen: King Louis I of Hungary died. His daughter, Mary, became the new Queen of Hungary.
• Poland's Choice: The people of Poland did not want to be ruled by Mary's fiancé, who would later become Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund. So, they chose Mary's younger sister, Jadwiga, to rule Poland. After two years of talks, Jadwiga was crowned "King" in 1384. This was unusual because she was a woman, but she was given the title "King" to show her full authority.
• Naples Succession: Joan I of Naples died while imprisoned. Charles of Durazzo then became the new ruler of Naples.

New Institutions

• Winchester College: Winchester College was started in England. It is a famous school that is still around today.

Notable People Born in 1382

• Frederick IV of Austria: A duke who lived until 1439.
• Eric of Pomerania: A king who ruled Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. He died in 1459.
• Richard Beauchamp, 13th Earl of Warwick: An important English nobleman who died in 1439.
• Lope de Barrientos: A powerful bishop in Castile, a kingdom in Spain.

Notable People Who Died in 1382

• April 5 – Janusz Suchywilk: A Polish nobleman.
• May 12 – Queen Joan I of Naples: She was born in 1327.
• August 3 – Kęstutis: The Grand Duke of Lithuania, born in 1297.
• August 13 – Eleanor of Aragon: Queen of John I of Castile, born in 1358.
• October 13 – King Peter II of Cyprus.
• Philip van Artevelde: A Flemish patriot, born in 1340.
• King Louis I of Hungary: Born in 1326.
• Nicole Oresme: A French philosopher, born in 1325.

See also

In Spanish: 1382 para niños