1408
Yongle Encyclopedia Completed
The Yongle Dadian, eleven thousand volumes handwritten by thousands of scholars, was formally presented to the throne.
Donatello Carves Saint George for Orsanmichele
The young Florentine sculptor produced a marble warrior saint for a niche on the grain exchange church, commissioned by the Guild of Armorers.
Order of the Dragon Founded
King Sigismund of Hungary established a chivalric order dedicated to defending Christendom against the Ottoman Turks and suppressing heresy within its borders.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1408?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1408. The most significant is Yongle Encyclopedia Completed: The Yongle Dadian, eleven thousand volumes handwritten by thousands of scholars, was formally presented to the throne. Only a single copy existed.
What era was 1408 part of?
1408 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1408?
The events from 1408 span East Asia and Europe.