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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 13th century14th century15th century
Decades: 1350s  1360s  1370s  – 1380s –  1390s  1400s  1410s
Years: 1383 1384 138513861387 1388 1389

1386 was a year that started on a Monday in the Julian calendar. Many important things happened around the world during this time.

Major Events of 1386

Political Changes in Europe

  • A powerful woman named Elizabeta Kotromanic arranged for Charles of Durazzo, the ruler of Hungary and Croatia, to be assassinated. She was the mother of the queen he had overthrown.
    • After Charles's death, his son, Ladislas, became the King of Naples.
    • Mary was put back on the throne as Queen of Hungary and Croatia.
    • A period without a clear ruler began in Achaea, which lasted for ten years until 1396. Many people tried to claim the throne, but none truly ruled.

Important Treaties and Alliances

Battles and Conflicts

  • July 9 – In the Battle of Sempach, the brave Swiss people fought and won against the Habsburg family. This victory helped Switzerland stay independent and free.
  • During the Hundred Years' War, a big naval battle happened near Margate. The English navy defeated a combined fleet from France and Castile that was trying to invade.
  • Dan I, the ruler of Wallachia (which is now southern Romania), was killed in a battle against the Bulgarians. After his death, Mircea the Old became the new ruler.

Royal Marriages and Unifications

Changes in Power Across Continents

  • In present-day Morocco, Abu al-Abbas was put back in charge as the ruler of the Marinid dynasty.
  • John of Gaunt left England to claim the throne of Castile. He believed he had a right to the throne because of his marriage to Constanza of Castile in 1371.
  • The Timurid Empire attacked Georgia and captured their king, Bagrat V. However, Bagrat was later freed by an army led by his son, George.

New Beginnings and Construction

  • May 20 – The city of Piteşti, which is now in Romania, was mentioned for the first time in history.
  • The Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg was founded in Germany. It is the oldest university in Germany and is still a very important place for learning today.
  • The Venetians took control of the island of Corfu, which is located in the Ionian Sea.
  • Construction began on the Brancacci Chapel in Florence, Italy. This chapel would later become famous for its beautiful artwork.
  • The Rozhdestvensky monastery was built in Muscovy, a powerful state that would later become part of Russia.

Notable People Born in 1386

  • March 12Ashikaga Yoshimochi, who became a powerful leader (shogun) in Japan. He died in 1428.
  • June 24 – Giovanni da Capistrano, an Italian saint known for his religious work. He died in 1456.
  • Donatello, a very famous Italian artist who created many amazing sculptures. He died in 1466.
  • Niccolò Piccinino, an Italian mercenary, which means he was a soldier who fought for money. He died in 1444.

Notable People Who Died in 1386

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