1427 facts for kids

The year 1427 was a time of important events across the world. From big battles to new buildings and discoveries, many things happened that shaped history. Let's explore some of the key moments from this year.

Important Events of 1427

Battles and Conflicts

• August 4 – The Hussite Wars were a series of fights in Europe. In the Battle of Tachov, a group called the Hussites won a big victory. They defeated armies from other countries, which ended the Fourth Anti-Hussite Crusade. This was a major event in their history.
• A conflict happened in Druimnacour, a place in Sutherland, Scotland.

New Beginnings and Discoveries

• August 17 – The first group of Romani people visited Paris, France. This was noted by a person living in Paris at the time.
• Lincoln College, a part of the famous University of Oxford in England, was started this year.
• The Royal Palace in Bhaktapur, Nepal, was built by King Yaksa Malla. This grand building became an important part of the city.
• The Celestine Order, a religious group, was established in France.
• The celebration of Sant Jordi (also known as Saint George) began in Catalonia, a region in Spain. Saint George later became the special patron saint of Catalonia.
• The city of Bremen in Germany was removed from the Hanseatic League. This was a powerful group of trading cities in Northern Europe.
• A Portuguese sailor named Diogo de Silves discovered seven islands in the Azores archipelago. These islands are in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Leadership Changes

• The rule of the Balsic family in Montenegro came to an end.
• Gabriel V was chosen to be the Patriarch (a top leader) of the Coptic Church for the second time. The Coptic Church is an ancient Christian church.
• Minrekyansa became the King of Ava, which was an ancient kingdom in what is now Myanmar.

People Born in 1427

• September 9 – Thomas de Ros, 10th Baron de Ros, an English politician.
• October 14 – Alesso Baldovinetti, a talented Italian painter.
• October 26 – Archduke Sigismund of Austria, an important ruler.
• November 29 – The Zhengtong Emperor of China. He was a powerful leader.
• November 30 – Casimir IV Jagiellon, who became the King of Poland.
• Date unknown
  • Shen Zhou, a famous Chinese painter.

People Who Passed Away in 1427

• April 17 – John IV, Duke of Brabant.
• May 7 – Thomas la Warr, 5th Baron De La Warr, an English church leader.
• August 27 – Reginald West, 6th Baron De La Warr.
• Date unknown
  • Chimalpopoca, an Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlán.
  • Qu You, a Chinese novelist.
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  • Jehuda Cresques, a cartographer (map maker) from Catalonia.
  • Gentile da Fabriano, an Italian painter.