1425
Masaccio Paints the Brancacci Chapel
A twenty-four-year-old Tuscan named Tommaso Cassai began frescoing a side chapel in Florence's Santa Maria del Carmine.
Zheng He's Seventh Voyage Planned
The Xuande Emperor, son of Yongle, hesitantly authorized one more treasure voyage against the wishes of his Confucian court.
Battle of Valmontone Between Rival Italian Condottieri
Braccio da Montone, the most feared mercenary in Italy, died in an inconclusive clash against forces loyal to Naples.
University of Louvain Founded
Duke John IV of Brabant chartered a new university at Louvain in the Low Countries.
Battle of Maclodio
Francesco Bussone da Carmagnola led Venetian forces to a decisive victory over Milan in Lombardy.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1425?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1425. The most significant is Masaccio Paints the Brancacci Chapel: A twenty-four-year-old Tuscan named Tommaso Cassai began frescoing a side chapel in Florence's Santa Maria del Carmine.
What era was 1425 part of?
1425 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1425?
The events from 1425 span Europe and East Asia.