1470s facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
| Centuries: | 14th century – 15th century – 16th century |
| Decades: | 1440s 1450s 1460s – 1470s – 1480s 1490s 1500s |
| Years: | 1470 1471 1472 1473 1474 1475 1476 1477 1478 1479 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
The 1470s was a ten-year period that began on January 1, 1470, and ended on December 31, 1479. This decade saw many important events across Europe and beyond, including major battles, the founding of new kingdoms, and the start of a famous historical period in Spain.
Key Events of the 1470s
- 1470: Ottomans Take Euboea
* On July 12, 1470, the Ottoman Empire, a powerful empire based in what is now Turkey, captured the island of Euboea. This island is located in Greece. This was an important victory for the Ottomans as they expanded their control.
- 1471: King Edward IV Returns to England
* In March 1471, Edward IV, who was a king from the House of York in England, returned to his country. He had been forced to leave his throne, but he came back to reclaim it. This event was part of the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought over who should rule England.
- 1472: Kingdom of Fez Is Founded
* The Kingdom of Fez was founded in 1472. This new kingdom was located in what is now Morocco in North Africa. Its creation marked a significant change in the political landscape of the region.
- 1474: End of the Anglo-Hanseatic War
* In February 1474, the Treaty of Utrecht was signed. This treaty officially ended the Anglo-Hanseatic War. This war was fought between England and the Hanseatic League, which was a powerful group of merchant cities in Northern Europe. The treaty helped to restore trade and peace.
- 1476: Battle of Avenches
* The Battle of Avenches took place in 1476. This battle was part of the Burgundian Wars, which involved conflicts between the Duchy of Burgundy and the Old Swiss Confederacy.
- 1477: Uppsala University Opens
* On February 27, 1477, Uppsala University was founded in Sweden. It is one of the oldest and most respected universities in Northern Europe. The founding of a university was a big step for education and learning in the region.
- 1478: Spanish Inquisition Begins
* On November 1, 1478, the Spanish Inquisition officially began. This was a special court set up by the Catholic rulers of Spain, Ferdinand II and Isabella I. Its main purpose was to find and punish people who were believed to be secretly practicing other religions or not truly following the Catholic faith. It was a very strict and often harsh period in Spanish history.
- 1479: Ferdinand II Becomes King of Aragon
* On January 20, 1479, Ferdinand II became the King of Aragon. He ruled alongside his wife, Isabella I, who was the Queen of Castile. Their marriage and combined rule were very important. It helped to unite many different parts of what would later become modern Spain.
