1437 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 14th century – 15th century – 16th century |
| Decades: | 1400s 1410s 1420s – 1430s – 1440s 1450s 1460s |
| Years: | 1434 1435 1436 – 1437 – 1438 1439 1440 |
The year 1437 was a time of important changes and new beginnings across Europe. New colleges were founded, scientific discoveries were shared, and cities became capital cities. Let's explore some of the key events and people from this year.
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Major Events of 1437
New Beginnings and Discoveries
- All Souls College Founded: A new college called All Souls College was started at the University of Oxford in England. Colleges are places where students live and study, often as part of a larger university.
- Ulugh Beg's Star Catalogue: The famous astronomer Ulugh Beg published his Zij-i-Sultani. This was a very important book that listed the positions of many stars. It helped people understand the night sky better.
- Kazan Khanate Established: The Kazan Khanate was formed. A Khanate was a type of state or kingdom ruled by a "Khan." This new state was located in what is now Russia.
- Edinburgh Becomes Capital: The city of Edinburgh was officially made the capital city of Scotland. This meant it became the main center for government and important decisions in Scotland.
| Gregorian calendar | 1437 MCDXXXVII |
| Ab urbe condita | 2190 |
| Armenian calendar | 886 ԹՎ ՊՁԶ |
| Assyrian calendar | 6187 |
| Balinese saka calendar | 1358–1359 |
| Bengali calendar | 844 |
| Berber calendar | 2387 |
| English Regnal year | 15 Hen. 6 – 16 Hen. 6 |
| Buddhist calendar | 1981 |
| Burmese calendar | 799 |
| Byzantine calendar | 6945–6946 |
| Chinese calendar | 丙辰年 (Fire Dragon) 4133 or 4073 — to — 丁巳年 (Fire Snake) 4134 or 4074 |
| Coptic calendar | 1153–1154 |
| Discordian calendar | 2603 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 1429–1430 |
| Hebrew calendar | 5197–5198 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 1493–1494 |
| - Shaka Samvat | 1358–1359 |
| - Kali Yuga | 4537–4538 |
| Holocene calendar | 11437 |
| Igbo calendar | 437–438 |
| Iranian calendar | 815–816 |
| Islamic calendar | 840–841 |
| Japanese calendar | Eikyō 9 (永享９年) |
| Javanese calendar | 1352–1353 |
| Julian calendar | 1437 MCDXXXVII |
| Korean calendar | 3770 |
| Minguo calendar | 475 before ROC 民前475年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −31 |
| Thai solar calendar | 1979–1980 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳火龙年 (male Fire-Dragon) 1563 or 1182 or 410 — to — 阴火蛇年 (female Fire-Snake) 1564 or 1183 or 411 |
Important People of 1437
Notable Births
- October 4 – John IV, Duke of Bavaria: He later became a ruler in a region of Germany called Bavaria.
- Date unknown – Isaac Abrabanel: A very smart Jewish statesman and thinker. He gave advice to kings and wrote many important books.
- Probable – Elizabeth Woodville: She later became the Queen of England when she married King Edward IV.
Notable Deaths
- January 3 – Catherine of Valois: She was the Queen of England and the wife of King Henry V of England. She was also the mother of King Henry VI.
- February 21 – King James I of Scotland: He was the King of Scotland. He was known for being a poet and for trying to bring order to his country.
- June 10 – Joanna of Navarre: She was a princess, the daughter of Charles the Bad, who was the King of Navarre.
- November 20 – Thomas Langley: He was an important church leader and also served as a top government official in England.
- December 9 – Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor: He was a very powerful ruler in Europe. He was the King of Hungary, Bohemia, and later became the Holy Roman Emperor, which was a very high title.
- Date unknown – Niccolò de' Niccoli: An Italian scholar who loved old books and art. He helped start the Renaissance, a time of great learning and creativity.
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