Historical Events In 1488
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Jan 06 Helius Eobanus Hessus, German poet (Silvae) in the year 1488. 


Jan 13 Hermann Vischer, "the Old", buried on this day in history. 


Feb 03 On this day in history bartholomeus Diaz discovers Mosselbaai (Angra dos Vaqueros) 


Feb 05 On this day in history roman catholic German emperor Maximilian I caught in Belgium 


Apr 21 Ulrich von Hutten, German poet/humanist/patriot in the year 1488. 


May 02 In the year 1488 jacob van Horne, Burgundy statesman, dies 


Jun 11 On this day in history battle of Sauchieburn, Scotland 


Jun 11 In the year 1488 james III, king of Scotland, dies in battle 


Sep 09 In the year 1488 francois II of Bretagne, dies 


Oct 07 On this day in history andrea del Verrochio, sculptor/painter/goldsmith, dies at about 52 


Dec 15 Bartholomeus Diaz returns to Portugal after sailing round Cape of Good Hope in the year 1488. 


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