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.   

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 02   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.   

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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)