1438
Pachacuti Becomes Sapa Inca
Repelling a Chanka invasion that should have destroyed Cuzco, the young prince seized the throne from his father and began the most explosive imperial…
Albrecht II Elected King of Germany
The Habsburg archduke of Austria inherited the German, Hungarian, and Bohemian crowns in a single year, initiating the dynasty's long march toward European…
Inca Redesign Cuzco as a Puma
Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui demolished old Cuzco and rebuilt the sacred capital in the shape of a crouching puma, with the fortress of Sacsayhuaman forming…
Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges
Charles VII of France issued a royal decree asserting the French church's autonomy from papal financial and appointive control…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1438?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1438. The most significant is Pachacuti Becomes Sapa Inca.
What era was 1438 part of?
1438 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1438?
The events from 1438 span South America and Europe.