1415 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 14th century – 15th century – 16th century |
| Decades: | 1380s 1390s 1400s – 1410s – 1420s 1430s 1440s |
| Years: | 1412 1413 1414 – 1415 – 1416 1417 1418 |
The year 1415 was a time of important events in history. One of the most famous events was a big battle in France. This year also saw the birth of a future politician in Korea and the death of a religious thinker in Bohemia.
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Key Events of 1415
The Battle of Agincourt
One of the most famous events of 1415 was the Battle of Agincourt. This battle took place on October 25, 1415, in what is now northern France. It was a major part of the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
The English army, led by King Henry V, was much smaller than the French army. Despite being outnumbered, the English archers, using their powerful longbow, won a great victory. This battle is remembered as a classic example of how a smaller, well-trained army can defeat a larger one. It showed the strength of the English longbowmen.
Important People of 1415
Han Myung-hoi's Life
In 1415, a boy named Han Myung-hoi was born in Korea. He grew up to become a very important politician during the Joseon Dynasty. He served as a high-ranking official and played a big role in the government. Han Myung-hoi was known for his intelligence and his influence in the royal court. He helped shape the politics of his time until his death in 1487.
Jan Hus's Legacy
The year 1415 also marked the death of Jan Hus. He was a religious thinker and reformer from Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. Born around 1369, Jan Hus believed that the church needed to change. He spoke out against some practices of the church at the time. His ideas were very influential and inspired later religious movements. Sadly, he was executed in 1415 for his beliefs. His death made him a martyr for many people who shared his views.
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The Battle of Agincourt was a major event in 1415.
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