1437
James I of Scotland Assassinated
The poet-king of Scotland, trapped in a sewer beneath the Perth Blackfriars, was stabbed twenty-eight times by Walter Stewart's men.
Portuguese Disaster at Tangier
Prince Henry the Navigator led a catastrophic military expedition against the Moroccan fortress of Tangier that ended in complete defeat and humiliation.
Sigismund Dies in Hungary
The Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary died at seventy, leaving no male heir.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1437?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1437. The most significant is James I of Scotland Assassinated: The poet-king of Scotland, trapped in a sewer beneath the Perth Blackfriars, was stabbed twenty-eight times by Walter Stewart's men.
What era was 1437 part of?
1437 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1437?
The events from 1437 span Europe and Africa.