1499 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 14th century – 15th century – 16th century |
| Decades: | 1460s 1470s 1480s – 1490s – 1500s 1510s 1520s |
| Years: | 1496 1497 1498 – 1499 – 1500 1501 1502 |
The year 1499 (written as MCDXCIX in Roman numerals) was a common year starting on Tuesday in the Julian calendar. This year was a time of important events, including royal weddings, new explorations, and changes in power.
Contents
Important Events of 1499
A Royal Wedding in France
On January 8, Louis XII of France, who was the King of France, married Anne of Brittany. Anne was the Duchess of Brittany, a powerful region in France. This marriage was very important because it helped to keep Brittany connected to the French kingdom. It also strengthened the royal family's power in France.
Exploring New Lands
On August 24, two famous explorers, Alonso de Ojeda and Amerigo Vespucci, explored a large body of water called Lake Maracaibo. This lake is located in what is now the country of Venezuela in South America. Their journey was part of the exciting period when European explorers were discovering and mapping new parts of the world. These explorations led to new trade routes and a better understanding of Earth's geography.
Vasco da Gama Returns Home
On September 18, the famous Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama arrived back in Lisbon, Portugal. He was returning from his long and important journey to India. His trip was a huge success because he found a new sea route from Europe to India, going around Africa. This new route made trade between Europe and Asia much easier and safer, avoiding the older, more dangerous land routes. It changed how goods like spices and silks were brought to Europe.
Montenegro Joins the Ottoman Empire
In 1499, the region known as Montenegro became part of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire was a very large and powerful empire that controlled many lands across southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. This change meant that Montenegro would be governed by the Ottoman rulers for a period of time.
People Born in 1499
- October 14 – Claude of France: She was a French queen, the first wife of King Francis I of France. She was also the Duchess of Brittany.
See also
In Spanish: 1499 para niños
