1487 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 14th century – 15th century – 16th century |
| Decades: | 1450s 1460s 1470s – 1480s – 1490s 1500s 1510s |
| Years: | 1484 1485 1486 – 1487 – 1488 1489 1490 |
The year 1487 was a time of exciting discoveries and important events around the world. It was a common year, which means it had 365 days, and it began on a Monday.
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Big Events in 1487
Exciting Journeys
- In August, a brave explorer named Bartolomeu Dias set sail from Lisbon, Portugal. His goal was to find a sea route around the southern tip of Africa, which is now known as the Cape of Good Hope. This journey was a big step in exploring the world!
Important Moments in History
- The Aztec emperor Ahuitzotl held a special ceremony. He dedicated the huge Great Temple Pyramid in their capital city, Tenochtitlan. This was a very important event for the Aztec people.
Famous People Born in 1487
Many important people were born in 1487, who would later become famous in history:
- February 7 – Queen Dangyeong was born. She later became a royal consort in Korea.
- February 8 – Ulrich, Duke of Württemberg was born. He became a powerful ruler in Germany.
- February 15 – Henry of the Palatinate was born. He later became a bishop.
- April 10 – William I, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg was born. He was an important nobleman.
- July 16 – Andrea del Sarto was born. He became a very famous Italian painter.
- July 17 – Ismail I was born. He would later become the Shah of Persia, a powerful ruler.
- September 10 – Pope Julius III was born. He would later become the leader of the Catholic Church.
Notable People Who Died in 1487
Some well-known figures passed away in 1487:
- March 21 – Nicholas of Flüe, a Swiss hermit and saint, died. He was known for his peaceful life.
- June 16 – John de la Pole, 1st Earl of Lincoln died. He was an English nobleman.
- July 16 – Charlotte, Queen of Cyprus died. She was a queen of the island of Cyprus.
- September 9 – The Chenghua Emperor of China died. He was a powerful emperor.
- September 14 – Mara Branković, a Serbian princess, died.
- September 30 – John Sutton, 1st Baron Dudley died. He was an important English lord.
- Tlacaelel, a high priest of Tenochtitlán, also died around this time. He was a very influential figure in the Aztec empire.
See also
In Spanish: 1487 para niños
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