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1446
Years: 1443 1444 1445 - 1446 - 1447 1448 1449 |
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Decades: 1410s 1420s 1430s - 1440s - 1450s 1460s 1470s |
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Centuries: 14th century - 15th century - 16th century |
Events
- Mehmed II Sultan of the Ottoman Empire is forced to abdicate in favor of his father Murad II by the Janissaries.
- The Portuguese reach Guinea-Bissau.
- October 9 - The Hangul alphabet is created in Korea. The Hunmin Jeongeum published during the year is consided the start of this brand new scientific writing system.
- December 10 - Murad II, sultan of the Ottoman Empire, destroys the Hexamillion wall in an assault that includes cannons. This renders the Morea open to Ottoman invasion.
Births
- Margaret of Burgundy, wife of Charles the Bold
- Alexander Agricola, Franco-Flemish composer
Deaths
- Filippo Brunelleschi, noted architect, sculptor and engineer died in Florence, Italy.
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