1423
Yongle Sends Zheng He's Sixth Voyage
The treasure fleet sailed again, carrying envoys from sixteen states home to their courts.
Malacca Becomes Tributary to Ming China
The Sultan of Malacca formally accepted Ming suzerainty during Zheng He's diplomatic visits, receiving imperial recognition and a seal of office that shielded…
Battle of La Brossiniere
Franco-Scottish forces ambushed and destroyed an English detachment in Maine.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1423?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1423. The most significant is Yongle Sends Zheng He's Sixth Voyage: The treasure fleet sailed again, carrying envoys from sixteen states home to their courts.
What era was 1423 part of?
1423 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1423?
The events from 1423 span East Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe.