1449 facts for kids

The year 1449 was a time of important changes and events around the world. New leaders took power, and big battles shaped history. Let's explore what happened in this busy year!

Big Events of 1449

• January 6 – Constantine XI became the new Byzantine Emperor. He was crowned in a place called Mistra. He was the last emperor in a very long line of rulers. This line of rulers went all the way back to the founding of Rome.
• April 7 – Felix V stepped down from his role as an Antipope. An Antipope is someone who claims to be the Pope but is not officially recognized. Felix V was the last person to hold this title.
• April 19 – Pope Nicholas V was chosen by a group called the Council of Basel. This council was a meeting of church leaders.
• April 25 – Soon after choosing the new Pope, the Council of Basel finished its work and dissolved itself.
• August 13 – A leader named Albrecht Achilles from Brandenburg took over the Lichtenau fortress. He captured it from the city of Nuremberg during a conflict known as the First Margrave War.
• September 8 – A huge battle happened at a place called Tumu Fortress. The Oirat Mongols fought against the Ming Dynasty army of China. The Mongols won the battle and captured the Chinese leader, the Zhengtong Emperor. Because he was captured, his brother became the new emperor, known as the Jingtai Emperor, the next year.
• October 29 – French forces took back the city of Rouen from the English. This was an important moment in the ongoing conflict between France and England.

Famous People Born in 1449

• January 1 – Lorenzo de' Medici was born. He became a very important statesman in Italy. He was also a powerful supporter of art and learning. He passed away in 1492.
• October 21 – George Plantagenet was born. He was the 1st Duke of Clarence. He was also the brother of two future kings of England: Edward IV of England and Richard III of England. He died in 1478.
• Date unknown – Domenico Ghirlandaio, a famous Italian artist, was born. He is known for his beautiful paintings. He died in 1494.
• Probable – Ilham Ghali was likely born this year. He became a khan, or ruler, of the Kazan Khanate. He died in 1490.

Notable People Who Died in 1449

• May 20 – Infante Pedro, Duke of Coimbra passed away. He was born in 1392.
• October 27 – Ulugh Beg died. He was a ruler from the Timurid Empire. He was also a very famous astronomer, known for his work studying the stars and planets. He was born in 1394.
• Date unknown
  • Anne Beauchamp, 15th Countess of Warwick died. She was born in 1443.
  • Alexander of Islay, Earl of Ross, who was also known as the Lord of the Isles, passed away.

See also

1449 para niños (In Spanish)