1440
Moctezuma I Crowned in Tenochtitlan
The son of Huitzilihuitl took the Aztec throne and turned his uncle Itzcoatl's opportunistic conquests into systematic empire.
Frederick III Elected King of Germany
The Styrian Habsburg began a fifty-three-year reign, the longest of any Holy Roman emperor.
Moctezuma I Expands Aztec Reach
The first Moctezuma conquered Huastec territory along the Gulf coast, extending Aztec control toward the tropical lowlands.
Gilles de Rais Tried and Hanged
The French marshal who had fought beside Joan of Arc was tried in Nantes for the kidnapping, torture, and murder of scores of peasant children, plus heresy…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1440?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1440. The most significant is Moctezuma I Crowned in Tenochtitlan: The son of Huitzilihuitl took the Aztec throne and turned his uncle Itzcoatl's opportunistic conquests into systematic empire.
What era was 1440 part of?
1440 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1440?
The events from 1440 span North America and Europe.