1432 facts for kids

The year 1432 was a leap year that started on a Tuesday. Many interesting things happened around the world during this time, from big political changes to the birth of future leaders.

What Happened in 1432?

Major Events in Europe

• In April, a long conflict called the Hook and Cod wars finally ended. Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut and Holland was forced by Philip the Good, the powerful Duke of Burgundy, to give up her lands to him. This meant that Hainaut and Holland were no longer independent areas.
• On June 1, a big battle took place called the Battle of San Romano. The city of Florence fought against Siena, and Florence won the battle.
• The Université de Caen was started in France. This new university became an important place for learning.

Important People Born in 1432

• January 15 – King Afonso V of Portugal was born. He would later rule Portugal. (died 1481)
• March 30 – Mehmed II was born. He became a very important Ottoman Sultan. (died 1481)
• August 15 – Luigi Pulci, an Italian poet, was born. (died 1484)
• Also born this year were:
  • Pope Innocent VIII, who would later become the leader of the Catholic Church. (died 1492)
  • Isabel of Coimbra, who became a queen of Portugal. (died 1455)
• It is thought that Alvise Cadamosto, an Italian explorer, was also born around this time. (died 1488)

Important People Who Died in 1432

• January 22 – John of Schoonhoven, a theologian (a person who studies religion), passed away. (born 1356)
• May 5 – Francesco Bussone da Carmagnola, an Italian adventurer, died.
• June 29 – Janus of Cyprus, a ruler, passed away. (born 1375)
• October 19 – John de Mowbray, 2nd Duke of Norfolk, an English politician, died. (born 1392)
• Around this time, Gyaltsab Je, an important leader in the Gelug tradition of Buddhism, also passed away. (born 1364)

Images for kids

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  Mehmed II, the Conqueror

See also

In Spanish: 1432 para niños