1424
Yongle Emperor Dies on Campaign
Returning from his fifth Mongol expedition, the builder of Beijing and sponsor of Zheng He collapsed in his tent on the steppe.
Battle of Verneuil
The Duke of Bedford crushed a Franco-Scottish army in a second Agincourt, killing nearly every Scot on the field.
Aztec Flower Wars Formalized
Under Itzcoatl and his powerful nephew Moctezuma I, the Triple Alliance institutionalized ritualized warfare with Tlaxcala and other unconquered neighboring…
Zizka Dies of Plague
The blind Hussite general, campaigning in Moravia, died of the plague in a wagon-camp.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1424?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1424. The most significant is Yongle Emperor Dies on Campaign: Returning from his fifth Mongol expedition, the builder of Beijing and sponsor of Zheng He collapsed in his tent on the steppe.
What era was 1424 part of?
1424 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1424?
The events from 1424 span East Asia, Europe and North America.