1445 facts for kids

The year 1445 was a common year that began on a Friday. It was a time of important discoveries and battles in different parts of the world.

Key Events of 1445

• New Discoveries in Africa: A Portuguese explorer named Dinas Diaz made significant voyages. He explored the coast of West Africa, discovering the areas we now know as Senegal and Cape Verde. These discoveries were important for mapping the world and for future trade routes.
• Battle in East Africa: In Ethiopia, Emperor Zara Yaqob led his forces against Sultan Arwe Badlay of the Adal Sultanate. In a major conflict known as the Battle of Gomit, Emperor Zara Yaqob's army won, and Sultan Arwe Badlay was defeated and killed. This battle was a big moment in the history of the region.

Famous People Born in 1445

• March 1 – Sandro Botticelli: He was a very famous Italian painter from the Renaissance period. His artworks are still admired today.
• March 16 – Johann Geiler von Kaisersberg: A well-known preacher from Switzerland, he was famous for his sermons.
• Albert Brudzewski: A Polish astronomer who studied the stars and planets.
• Nicolas Chuquet: Likely a French mathematician who made contributions to the world of numbers.

Notable Deaths in 1445

• February 19 – Eleanor of Aragon: She was the Queen of Portugal.
• June 5 – Leonel Power: An English composer known for his music.
• June 11 – Henry de Beauchamp, 1st Duke of Warwick: A noble from England.
• July 15 – Joan Beaufort: She was the Queen of Scotland.
• August 8 – Oswald von Wolkenstein: An Austrian composer and poet.
• Olug Moxammat: He was a Khan, or ruler, of Kazan.

See also

• In Spanish: 1445 para niños