Historical Events In 1440
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Jan 22 On this day in history ivan III, the Great, Russian czar (1462-1505)/conquered Lithuania
Feb 13 In the year 1440 hartmann Schedel, German physician/humanist/historian
Feb 21 The Prussian Confederation is formed on this day in history.
Feb 22 In the year 1440 ladislaus V Posthumus, King of Hungary/Bohemia
Apr 09 In the year 1440 christopher of Bavaria is appointed King of Denmark.
Sep 13 Gilles de Rais is finally taken into custody upon an accusation brought against him by the Bishop of Nantes in the year 1440.
Sep 21 Frederik I van Hohenzollern, ruler Brandenburg (1417-40), dies at 68 in the year 1440.
Sep 30 Reginald Grey, 3rd Baron Grey de Ruthyn, English soldier and politician in the year 1440.
Oct 26 On this day in history gilles de Rais, French marshal, killer of 140 children, hanged
Dec 22 On this day in history bluebeard, pirate, executed