1451 facts for kids

The year 1451 was a time of important changes and new beginnings across the world. New leaders took power, and new ideas and inventions emerged. Let's explore some of the key events that happened in this year.

Important Events of 1451

Changes in Power

• On February 3, a powerful leader named Murad II, who was the Sultan (ruler) of the Ottoman Empire, passed away. His son, Mehmed II, took his place as the new Sultan. This was a big moment for the Ottoman Empire, which was a very large and influential empire at the time.
• On June 30, French soldiers, led by the Comte de Dunois, moved into a region called Guyenne. They successfully captured the city of Bordeaux.
• Later, on August 20, the French army captured Bayonne. This city was the last place in Guyenne that was still controlled by the English. This event marked a big shift in who controlled this part of Europe.
• In India, the Lodi dynasty took over from the Sayyid dynasty. This was a change in the ruling family for a significant part of India.

New Places and Ideas

• On April 11, the town of Celje in Europe gained special status. It was officially given "market-town status" and "town rights" by Frederic II, a local count. This meant Celje could now hold markets and had more control over its own rules.
• The University of Glasgow was founded in Scotland. Universities are places where people can study many different subjects and gain advanced knowledge. This new university would become a very important center for learning.
• A smart thinker named Nicholas of Cusa invented something very helpful: concave lens spectacles. These special glasses were designed to help people who had myopia, which is when distant objects look blurry. This invention made it easier for many people to see clearly.
• A famous artist named Rogier van der Weyden finished painting his well-known artwork called Last Judgement. This painting is a very important piece of art from that time.

Births in 1451

• On April 22, a very important person was born: Isabella of Castile. She would later become a powerful queen in Spain and play a big role in history.

Images for kids

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  Portrait of a man, sometimes thought to be Christopher Columbus.

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  Sultan Murad II, who ruled the Ottoman Empire.

See also

In Spanish: 1451 para niños