1436 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 14th century – 15th century – 16th century |
| Decades: | 1400s 1410s 1420s – 1430s – 1440s 1450s 1460s |
| Years: | 1433 1434 1435 – 1436 – 1437 1438 1439 |
The year 1436 was a time of important changes in Europe. Major events included the French recapturing their capital city, Paris, and the end of a long and difficult conflict in Bohemia. A new leader also took power in Wallachia, a region in Eastern Europe. These events helped shape the future of these areas.
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Key Events of 1436
Paris Returns to France
In April 1436, the city of Paris was taken back by the French. For many years, Paris had been controlled by the English during the Hundred Years' War. This war was a long conflict between England and France. When the French army, led by Arthur de Richemont, marched into Paris, the English soldiers left without a fight. This was a big victory for France and a sign that the war was turning in their favor. It meant that the French king was regaining control of his country.
Peace in Bohemia: End of the Hussite Wars
The year 1436 also marked the end of the Hussite Wars in Bohemia. These wars had been going on for a long time, nearly 18 years. They were fought between followers of a religious reformer named Jan Hus and the Catholic Church, along with various European rulers. The fighting caused a lot of destruction and loss of life.
Finally, an agreement was reached called the Compacts of Basel. This agreement allowed some religious freedoms for the Hussites. After this, Sigismund was accepted as the King of Bohemia. Sigismund was already the Holy Roman Emperor, a very powerful ruler in Europe. His acceptance as king brought an end to the long and bloody conflict, bringing a period of peace to Bohemia.
New Ruler in Wallachia
In the region of Wallachia, a new leader came to power in 1436. Alexandru I Aldea was replaced as the ruler by Vlad II Dracul. Wallachia was an important area located in what is now Romania. It was often caught between powerful empires. Vlad II Dracul would become a significant figure in the history of Wallachia. He was also the father of Vlad the Impaler, who later became a famous ruler. His rise to power marked a new chapter for Wallachia.
