1502 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 15th century – 16th century – 17th century |
| Decades: | 1470s 1480s 1490s – 1500s – 1510s 1520s 1530s |
| Years: | 1499 1500 1501 – 1502 – 1503 1504 1505 |
The year 1502 was a time of big changes and new discoveries around the world. Important leaders rose to power, and explorers found new places. It was also a year when major conflicts began between powerful nations.
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Key Events of 1502
New Leaders and Empires
Rise of Moctezuma II
In 1502, a powerful new ruler named Moctezuma II took charge of the Aztec Empire. The Aztecs were a very strong civilization in what is now Mexico. Moctezuma II would become one of their most famous emperors.
Beginning of the Safavid Dynasty
The Safavid dynasty also started in 1502. This was a new ruling family that would create a large and important empire in Persia (modern-day Iran). They played a big role in shaping the history of that region.
European Conflicts
War Over Naples
A major war began in Europe in 1502. This was the Franco-Spanish War, where France and Spain fought over control of a rich area called Naples in what is now Italy. These kinds of wars were common as European powers tried to expand their influence.
Exploration and Discovery
Exploring Rio de Janeiro
On January 1, 1502, explorers from Portugal sailed into a large bay in South America. They thought it was the mouth of a big river, so they named it "Rio de Janeiro," which means "River of January." This place would later become a famous city in Brazil.
Images for kids
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An Italian book from 1502 about ancient history.
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A portrait of Elisabeth of Hesse, Hereditary Princess of Saxony.
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A picture of John Leland, a famous English historian.
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A portrait of Hedwig Jagiellon, Duchess of Bavaria.
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A painting of Arthur, Prince of Wales, an English prince.
See also
In Spanish: 1502 para niños
