1417
Martin V Elected at Constance
After three years of ecclesiastical bargaining, the cardinals finally chose Oddone Colonna, who took the name Martin V. The forty-year Schism ended.
Zheng He Visits Bengal and the Maldives
The treasure fleet's fifth voyage reached the court of the Bengal Sultan and the coral atolls of the Maldives, establishing Chinese diplomatic presence…
English Recover Caen
Henry V systematically captured Norman cities after Agincourt.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1417?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1417. The most significant is Martin V Elected at Constance: After three years of ecclesiastical bargaining, the cardinals finally chose Oddone Colonna, who took the name Martin V. The forty-year Schism ended.
What era was 1417 part of?
1417 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1417?
The events from 1417 span Europe and East Asia.