1389 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 13th century – 14th century – 15th century |
| Decades: | 1350s 1360s 1370s – 1380s – 1390s 1400s 1410s |
| Years: | 1386 1387 1388 – 1389 – 1390 1391 1392 |
The year 1389 was a time of big changes in Europe. A powerful queen named Margaret I became the ruler of three countries in the north. Far away, a major battle took place in Kosovo, which changed who was in charge of the Ottoman Empire.
Important Events of 1389
A Queen Takes Charge
- February 24 – Queen Margaret I of Denmark won a big battle. She defeated Albert, who was a king. This victory made Margaret the ruler of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. She brought these three countries together under her leadership.
The Battle of Kosovo
- June 28 – A very important battle happened in Kosovo. It was fought between the Serbs and the Ottoman army. Both leaders were killed in this battle.
- The Serbian Prince Lazar died fighting for his people.
- Murad I, the leader of the Ottoman Empire, was also killed.
- After Murad I died, his son became the new leader.
- The Ottoman emperor changed from Murad I (who ruled from 1359 to 1389) to Beyazid I. Beyazid I ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1389 until 1402.
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