1409
Council of Pisa Elects a Third Pope
Attempting to end the Western Schism with its rival popes in Rome and Avignon, the cardinals at Pisa elected Alexander V. Neither existing pope resigned.
Ayutthaya Expands into Malay Peninsula
The Siamese kingdom of Ayutthaya extended its political influence southward along the Malay Peninsula, demanding tribute from the thriving port cities…
University of Leipzig Founded
German students and professors withdrew from the University of Prague after a dispute over voting rights, stemming partly from Czech national assertion…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1409?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1409. The most significant is Council of Pisa Elects a Third Pope: Attempting to end the Western Schism with its rival popes in Rome and Avignon, the cardinals at Pisa elected Alexander V. Neither existing pope resigned.
What era was 1409 part of?
1409 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1409?
The events from 1409 span Europe and Southeast Asia.