1423 facts for kids
| Gregorian calendar | 1423 MCDXXIII |
| Ab urbe condita | 2176 |
| Armenian calendar | 872 ԹՎ ՊՀԲ |
| Assyrian calendar | 6173 |
| Balinese saka calendar | 1344–1345 |
| Bengali calendar | 830 |
| Berber calendar | 2373 |
| English Regnal year | 1 Hen. 6 – 2 Hen. 6 |
| Buddhist calendar | 1967 |
| Burmese calendar | 785 |
| Byzantine calendar | 6931–6932 |
| Chinese calendar | 壬寅年 (Water Tiger) 4119 or 4059 — to — 癸卯年 (Water Rabbit) 4120 or 4060 |
| Coptic calendar | 1139–1140 |
| Discordian calendar | 2589 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 1415–1416 |
| Hebrew calendar | 5183–5184 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 1479–1480 |
| - Shaka Samvat | 1344–1345 |
| - Kali Yuga | 4523–4524 |
| Holocene calendar | 11423 |
| Igbo calendar | 423–424 |
| Iranian calendar | 801–802 |
| Islamic calendar | 826–827 |
| Japanese calendar | Ōei 30 (応永３０年) |
| Javanese calendar | 1337–1338 |
| Julian calendar | 1423 MCDXXIII |
| Korean calendar | 3756 |
| Minguo calendar | 489 before ROC 民前489年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −45 |
| Thai solar calendar | 1965–1966 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳水虎年 (male Water-Tiger) 1549 or 1168 or 396 — to — 阴水兔年 (female Water-Rabbit) 1550 or 1169 or 397 |
The year 1423 was a time of important events, especially in Europe. Major battles took place in France and Bohemia, changing the course of history for different countries. This year also saw the birth of future kings and important thinkers.
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Key Events of 1423
Battles and Wars
Hussite Wars: Battle of Horic
On April 27, a big battle happened during the Hussite Wars. This war was fought in Bohemia (today's Czech Republic). The Taborites, a group of Hussite fighters, won a major victory. They defeated the Utraquists, another Hussite group. This battle showed the strength of the Taborite army.
Hundred Years' War: Battle of Cravant
The Hundred Years' War continued to rage between England and France. On July 31, a French army faced a defeat. This happened at Cravant, a town near the Yonne river. The battle was a setback for the French forces.
English-Burgundian Victory at Verneuil
On August 23, a strong alliance won another important battle. English and Burgundian soldiers fought together. They defeated the French army, which had help from the Scots. This battle took place at Verneuil.
This victory made the alliance between England and Burgundy even stronger. The Duke of Bedford, an English leader, married Anne of Burgundy. Anne was the sister of Philip the Good, the Duke of Burgundy. Philip had joined forces with England after his father was killed in 1419. The French Dauphin, who was the son of Charles VI of France, was blamed for the murder.
Zheng He's Fleets Return
Some historians believe that in 1423, the famous Chinese explorer Zheng He returned to China. This idea is part of the 1421 theory. It suggests that Zheng He's large fleets completed their long voyages around the world.
Important Births in 1423
- May 30 – Georg Purbach: He became a famous German astronomer and mathematician. He made important discoveries about the stars and numbers.
- June 2 – Ferdinand I of Naples: He later became the King of Naples, a kingdom in southern Italy.
- July 3 – King Louis XI of France: He grew up to be a powerful king of France. He was known for making France stronger.
- August 24 – Thomas Rotherham: An important English church leader.
- November 24 – Baron Raß von Balzers: A noble who was a descendant of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II.
Notable Deaths in 1423
- May 23 – Avignon Pope Benedict XIII: He was a religious leader during a time when there were multiple popes.
- October 20 – Henry Bowet: He was the Archbishop of York, a very important church position in England.
- December 15 – Michael Küchmeister von Sternberg: He was the Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, a powerful military and religious order.
- Date unknown – Richard Whittington: He was a wealthy merchant and served as the Lord Mayor of London several times.
See also
In Spanish: 1423 para niños
