1452 facts for kids
The year 1452 was a time of important changes and events across the world. Kings were crowned, new lands were discovered, and some big conflicts took place. It was also the birth year of some very famous people who would shape history.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 14th century – 15th century – 16th century |
| Decades: | 1420s 1430s 1440s – 1450s – 1460s 1470s 1480s |
| Years: | 1449 1450 1451 – 1452 – 1453 1454 1455 |
Contents
What Happened in 1452?
Important Events Around the World
European Happenings
In March, Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor had a special ceremony in Rome. He was the last Holy Roman Emperor to be crowned in that historic city. This was a very important event for the time.
Global Discoveries and Nature
A Portuguese sailor named Diogo de Teive discovered Corvo Island. This island is part of the Azores, a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean. This discovery was part of the Age of Exploration, when European explorers were finding new lands.
In June, Pope Nicholas V issued an important document called a papal bull. This bull gave permission for the capture and enslavement of people in newly discovered lands. This was a significant and controversial decision at the time.
A huge volcano erupted in the South Pacific, specifically Kuwae in Vanuatu. This eruption was so big that it released a lot of sulfate into the air. This caused a cooling effect around the world, making temperatures drop for a while. It was one of the largest eruptions in 700 years.
Conflicts and Changes
In October, English troops landed in Guyenne, France. They were led by John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury. They managed to take back most of the area without a major fight. This was part of the ongoing conflicts between England and France.
There was a fierce battle in Scotland called the Battle of Bealach nam Broig. This was a fight between different Scottish clans. These battles were common as clans often competed for land and power.
A sad event happened at Stirling Castle in Scotland. William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas was killed by James II of Scotland. This was a major political event that shocked many people.
The Revolt of Ghent continued in 1452. Forces led by Philip the Good, who was the Duke of Burgundy, had many clashes with rebel groups from the city of Ghent. These fights happened in the area around Ghent as the rebels fought for more freedom.
Who Was Born in 1452?
Many important people were born in 1452:
- February 6 – Joana, Crown Princess of Portugal (died 1490)
- March 10 – King Ferdinand II of Aragon (died 1516)
- April 15 – Leonardo da Vinci, a famous Italian artist and inventor (died 1519)
- April 19 – King Frederick IV of Naples (died 1504)
- July 10 – King James III of Scotland (died 1488)
- July 27 – Ludovico Sforza, who became the Duke of Milan (died 1508)
- September 21 – Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian religious reformer and ruler of Florence (died 1498)
- October 2 – King Richard III of England (died 1485)
- December 10 – Johannes Stöffler, a German mathematician (died 1531)
Who Passed Away in 1452?
Some notable people who died in 1452 include:
- February 10
- Svitrigaila, who was the Grand Prince of Lithuania
- Michał Bolesław Zygmuntowicz, a Prince of Black Ruthenia
- May 26 – John Stafford, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury
- December 12 – Guillaume Huin d'Estaing, a Catholic cardinal
- Date unknown
- Nicholas Close, an English bishop
- Gemistus Pletho, a philosopher
- William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas
Images for kids
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Konrad VII the White
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Reinhard III, Count of Hanau
See also
In Spanish: 1452 para niños
