1438 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 14th century – 15th century – 16th century |
| Decades: | 1400s 1410s 1420s – 1430s – 1440s 1450s 1460s |
| Years: | 1435 1436 1437 – 1438 – 1439 1440 1441 |
The year 1438 saw many important events across the globe. New leaders rose to power, and kingdoms faced big changes. This year was a time of shifting power and new beginnings for several nations.
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Major Events of 1438
A New Inca Ruler in Cusco
In 1438, a young leader named Pachacuti became the ruler of Cusco. Cusco was the capital city of the Inca Empire. Pachacuti would later build the vast Inca Empire, also known as Tahuantinsuyu. He was a very important figure in Inca history.
Albert II Becomes King
Albert II of Habsburg had a busy year in 1438. On January 1, he became the King of Hungary. A few months later, on March 18, he also became the King of Germany. This made him a powerful ruler in central Europe.
Sweden's Leadership Changes
In Northern Europe, Eric of Pomerania was the King of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. However, in 1438, he lost direct control over Sweden. Instead, a Swedish nobleman named Karl Knutsson Bonde was chosen to be the Regent of Sweden. A regent is someone who rules a country when the king is unable to.
See also
In Spanish: 1438 para niños
