1399
Henry Bolingbroke deposes Richard II
Returning from exile to claim his ducal inheritance, Henry of Lancaster found the kingdom slipping from Richard II's grip.
Timur returns to Samarkand after Indian campaign
The Tamerlane rode back from Delhi with eighty captured elephants and convoys of skilled Indian artisans…
Timur Attacks Delhi Sultanate
The Timurid conquest of Delhi left the city in smoking ruins and the Tughluq sultanate in theoretical existence only.
Chaucer writes 'Complaint to His Purse'
An aging Geoffrey Chaucer addressed a witty begging poem to his empty purse and, by extension, to the new king Henry IV who had inherited his pension…
Want 1399 in context? Print the whole 14th century as a one-sheet timeline chart.
Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1399?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1399. The most significant is Henry Bolingbroke deposes Richard II: Returning from exile to claim his ducal inheritance, Henry of Lancaster found the kingdom slipping from Richard II's grip.
What era was 1399 part of?
1399 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1399?
The events from 1399 span Europe, Central Asia and South Asia.