Historical Events In 1492

Jan 02   Spain recaptures Granada from the Moors (Granada Day)   

Jan 12   Andreas Alicatus, Italian author   

Jan 16   The inaugural grammar of a modern language, in the Spanish language, is presented to Queen Isabella.   

Jan 23   "Pentateuch" (Jewish holy book) 1st printed.   

Jan 23   "Pentateuch" (Jewish holy book) inaugural printed   

Mar 04   Francesco de Layolle, composer.   

Mar 04   King James IV of Scotland concludes an alliance with France against England.   

Mar 06   Jean Luis Vives, Spanish theory/humanist/reformer   

Mar 21   Alonzo Pietro, pilot, sailed with Columbus.   

Mar 30   King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella sign decree expelling Jews from Spain   

Mar 31   Queen Isabella of Castilia and Ferdinand of Aragon expels Jews, who had lent them money for Columbus' journey.   

Mar 31   Queen Isabella of Castilia and Ferdinand of Aragon expels Jews.   

Apr 08   Lorenzo I de' Medici"il Magnifico", ruler of Florence (1469-92), dies   

Apr 09   Lorenzo de' Medici, Florentine statesman, dies.   

Apr 15   Leonardo da Vinci, Rennaisance man is born   

Apr 17   Christopher Columbus signs contract with Spain to find Indies.   

Apr 17   Christopher Columbus signs contract with Spain to find the Indies.   

Apr 30   Columbus is given royal commission to equip his fleet   

May 08   Andreas Alciatus, [Giovanni Andrea-Alciato], Italian lawyer.   

May 15   Cheese and Bread rebellion German mercenaries results in the deaths of 232 Alkmaarse   

Jun 07   Kazimierz IV, King of Poland (1447-92), dies at 64.   

Jun 16   Jan Coppenhole, Flemish rebel leader, beheaded   

Jul 25   Innocent VII, [Giovanni B Cibo], Italian Pope (1484-92), dies   

Aug 01   Jews are expelled from Spain by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella   

Aug 03   All Jews are expelled from Spain   

Aug 03   Christopher Columbus sets sail from Spain on a voyage that would take him to the present-day Americas   

Aug 03   Columbus sets sail from Palos, Spain for "Indies"   

Aug 11   Rodrigo de Borja is recorded as becoming Pope Alexander VI   

Aug 12   Christopher Columbus discovers Canary Islands.   

Sep 06   Columbus' fleet leaves Gomera, Canary islands   

Sep 09   Columbus' fleet sets sail west.   

Sep 25   Crewman on Pinta sights "land"-a few weeks early.   

Sep 25   Crewman on the Pinta sights "land"-a few weeks early.   

Oct 02   King Henry VII of England invades France   

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Jan 12   Andreas alicatus: Italian author   

Mar 04   Francesco de layolle: Composer   

Mar 06   Jean luis vives: Spanish theory/humanist/reformer   

Apr 04   Ambrosius blarer: German reformer   

Apr 11   Marguerite of navarre: Wife of henry ii of navarre    

May 08   Andreas alciatus: [giovanni andrea-alciato], italian lawyer   

Jul 02   Elizabeth tudor: English princess    

Sep 12   Lorenzo ii de' medici: Duke of urbino    

Apr 08   Lorenzo i de' medici"il magnifico": Ruler of florence (1469-92),    

Apr 09   Lorenzo de' medici: Florentine statesman,   

Jun 07   Kazimierz iv: King of poland (1447-92),   

Jun 16   Jan coppenhole: Flemish rebel leader, beheaded   

Jul 25   Innocent vii: [giovanni b cibo], italian pope (1484-92),   

Oct 12   Piero della francesca: Italian painter   

Nov 06   Antoine busnois: French composer   

Nov 19   Jami: Persian poet (b. 1414)