Historical Events In 1455

Jan 08   Laurentius Justitianus, [Lorenzo Giustiniani], saint, dies at 73   

Feb 18   Fra Angelico, Italian monk/painter, dies   

Feb 23   Johannes Gutenberg prints 1st book, Bible (estimated date).   

Feb 23   Johannes Gutenberg prints inaugural book, the Bible (estimated date)   

Mar 24   Nicholas V, [Tommaso Parentucelli], Italian Pope (1447-55), dies at 57.   

Apr 08   Alfonso de Borgia elected as Pope Callistus III   

May 03   Jews flee Spain   

May 22   Henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland, English politician (killed in battle).   

May 22   Open battle in England's 30-year War of the Roses (St Albans).   

May 22   Richard of York takes St Albans, kidnapping King Henry VI.   

Aug 02   Johan Cicero, elect of Brandenburg (1486-99).   

Dec 01   Lorenzo Ghiberti, Italian sculptor, dies at 77.   

Feb 02   King john of denmark: King john of denmark (d. 1513)   

Mar 03   King john ii of portugal: King john ii of portugal (d. 1495)   

Mar 15   Pietro accolti: Italian catholic cardinal   

Aug 02   Johan cicero: Elect of brandenburg (1486-99)   

Jan 08   Laurentius justitianus: [lorenzo giustiniani], saint,   

Feb 18   Fra angelico: Italian monk/painter,   

Mar 24   Nicholas v: [tommaso parentucelli], italian pope (1447-55),   

May 22   Henry percy: 2nd earl of northumberland, english politician (killed in battle)   

Dec 01   Lorenzo ghiberti: Italian sculptor,