1426 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 14th century – 15th century – 16th century |
| Decades: | 1390s 1400s 1410s – 1420s – 1430s 1440s 1450s |
| Years: | 1423 1424 1425 – 1426 – 1427 1428 1429 |
The year 1426 was a time of important events, especially in Europe. There were big battles and new buildings, and some famous people were born or passed away. Let's explore what happened in this year!
Major Events of 1426
- March 6 – A battle took place near a town called Avranches in France. It was called the Battle of St. James. An English army, led by a powerful leader named John, Duke of Bedford, fought against the French army. The French were led by Arthur de Richemont. The English won this battle. Because of this victory, the Duke of Brittany (a region in France) had to agree that England had power over his land. This is called recognizing "English suzerainty," meaning England was the main power.
- June 16 – The Hussite Wars were a series of conflicts in what is now the Czech Republic. In 1426, a major battle happened at Usti nad Labem. The Hussites, who were a religious group, fought against armies from other countries that were trying to stop them. This was part of the Fourth Anti-Hussite Crusade. The Hussites won a very important victory in this battle.
- A famous castle called Castello Orsini-Odescalchi was built in Bracciano, Italy. It was built by a powerful Italian family known as the Orsini family. This castle is still standing today and is a beautiful example of old architecture.
People Born in 1426
- February – Christian of Oldenburg was born. He later became the King of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. He was a very important ruler in Northern Europe.
- Date unknown
- William Brandon was born. He was an English nobleman. He passed away in 1485.
- John II, Duke of Bourbon was born. He was a French duke and an important figure in his time. He passed away in 1488.
- Anne Neville, Countess of Warwick was born. She became a very influential English noblewoman. She passed away in 1492.
People Who Passed Away in 1426
- December – Pipo of Ozora passed away. He was a Hungarian military leader, known for his skills in battle.
- December 31 – Thomas Beaufort, 1st Duke of Exeter passed away. He was an important English duke and a military commander. He was born around 1377.
- Date unknown
- Elizabeth Plantagenet passed away. She was the daughter of John of Gaunt, a very famous English prince.
- Tezozomoc passed away. He was a ruler of the Tepanec people in what is now Mexico.
See also
In Spanish: 1426 para niños
| Gregorian calendar | 1426 MCDXXVI |
| Ab urbe condita | 2179 |
| Armenian calendar | 875 ԹՎ ՊՀԵ |
| Assyrian calendar | 6176 |
| Balinese saka calendar | 1347–1348 |
| Bengali calendar | 833 |
| Berber calendar | 2376 |
| English Regnal year | 4 Hen. 6 – 5 Hen. 6 |
| Buddhist calendar | 1970 |
| Burmese calendar | 788 |
| Byzantine calendar | 6934–6935 |
| Chinese calendar | 乙巳年 (Wood Snake) 4122 or 4062 — to — 丙午年 (Fire Horse) 4123 or 4063 |
| Coptic calendar | 1142–1143 |
| Discordian calendar | 2592 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 1418–1419 |
| Hebrew calendar | 5186–5187 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 1482–1483 |
| - Shaka Samvat | 1347–1348 |
| - Kali Yuga | 4526–4527 |
| Holocene calendar | 11426 |
| Igbo calendar | 426–427 |
| Iranian calendar | 804–805 |
| Islamic calendar | 829–830 |
| Japanese calendar | Ōei 33 (応永３３年) |
| Javanese calendar | 1341–1342 |
| Julian calendar | 1426 MCDXXVI |
| Korean calendar | 3759 |
| Minguo calendar | 486 before ROC 民前486年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −42 |
| Thai solar calendar | 1968–1969 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴木蛇年 (female Wood-Snake) 1552 or 1171 or 399 — to — 阳火马年 (male Fire-Horse) 1553 or 1172 or 400 |
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