1427
Itzcoatl Becomes Aztec Tlatoani
The fourth ruler of Tenochtitlan, an illegitimate son of an earlier king, took the turquoise crown and immediately began rewriting history, literally.
Masolino and Masaccio Paint Together
Two painters shared the Brancacci Chapel commission in Florence…
Aztec Chinampas Expansion in Lake Texcoco
Engineers of the Triple Alliance expanded the ingenious system of floating gardens in the shallow waters of Lake Texcoco…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1427?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1427. The most significant is Itzcoatl Becomes Aztec Tlatoani: The fourth ruler of Tenochtitlan, an illegitimate son of an earlier king, took the turquoise crown and immediately began rewriting history, literally.
What era was 1427 part of?
1427 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1427?
The events from 1427 span North America and Europe.