1488 facts for kids

The year 1488 was a time of change and important events across the world. Many people were born and passed away, shaping the future in different ways. This year saw new discoveries and shifts in power, just like any other year in history.

Who Was Born in 1488?

Many notable people were born in 1488. These individuals would later become important figures in history, from scholars and religious leaders to nobles and explorers.

Important Births in Early 1488

• January 6 – Helius Eobanus Hessus: He was a German poet who wrote in Latin. He became famous for his writing.
• January 20
  • John George, Marquess of Montferrat: An Italian noble, meaning he was part of an important family with land and power.
  • Sebastian Münster: A German scholar who was also a cartographer (map maker) and cosmographer (someone who studies the universe and Earth's features).
• March 19 – Johannes Magnus: He was the last Catholic Archbishop of Sweden. An archbishop is a very high-ranking religious leader.
• April 16 – Jungjong of Joseon: He became a king in Korea, part of the Joseon dynasty.
• April 21 – Ulrich von Hutten: A German religious reformer. This means he wanted to change how religion was practiced at the time.

Other Notable Births in 1488

• May 1 – Sidonie of Bavaria: She was the eldest daughter of Duke Albrecht IV of Bavaria-Munich, a powerful ruler.
• May 5 – Lê Uy Mục: He became the eighth king of the later Lê dynasty in Vietnam.
• May 7 – John III of the Palatinate: He was an administrator for the Bishopric of Regensburg, which means he managed a religious area.
• June – Heinrich Glarean: A Swiss music theorist, someone who studied and wrote about music.
• June 29 – Pedro Pacheco de Villena: He became a Catholic cardinal, a very high position in the Catholic Church.
• July 15 – Juan Álvarez de Toledo: Another Catholic cardinal.
• October 17 – Ursula of Brandenburg: She was a Duchess consort of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, meaning she was married to a Duke.
• December 1 – Elisabeth of Nassau-Dillenburg, Countess of Wied: A German noblewoman.
• December 15 – Ferdinand, Duke of Calabria: A Duke from a powerful family.

People Born Around 1488

Some people's exact birth dates are not known, but they were likely born around 1488.

• Rabbi Yosef Karo: A very important Jewish scholar.
• Oswald Myconius: A Swiss religious reformer, like Ulrich von Hutten.
• Jan Tarnowski: A Polish nobleman and soldier.
• Thomas of Villanova: A Spanish bishop, another religious leader.
• Gustav Trolle: He became the Archbishop of Uppsala in Sweden.
• Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden: He became the Lord Chancellor of England, a very important government position.
• Myles Coverdale: An English Bible translator, meaning he helped translate the Bible into English.

Who Passed Away in 1488?

The year 1488 also saw the deaths of several important figures.

Key Deaths in 1488

• April 14 – Girolamo Riario: He was a Lord of Imola and Forli, ruling over these Italian cities.
• June 11 – King James III of Scotland: He was the King of Scotland.
• July 18 – Alvise Cadamosto: An Italian explorer who traveled to West Africa.
• July 28 – Edward Woodville, Lord Scales: He died during the Battle of St. Aubin-du-Cormier, a conflict in France.
• September 9 – Francis II, Duke of Brittany: He was a Duke who ruled Brittany, a region in France. He died after falling from a horse.
• September 13 – Charles II, Duke of Bourbon: Another Duke from a powerful French family.
• October 10 – Andrea del Verrocchio: A famous Italian sculptor and painter. He was also the teacher of Leonardo da Vinci!

Other Deaths in 1488

• John II, Duke of Bourbon: Another Duke from the Bourbon family.
• Iizasa Ienao: A Japanese swordsman, known for his skill with a sword.

See also

In Spanish: 1488 para niños