1442
Lorenzo Valla Exposes Donation of Constantine
The Italian humanist philologist proved, through close analysis of Latin vocabulary, historical anachronisms, and impossible legal terms, that the Donation…
Eleven African Captives Landed at Lagos
A Portuguese caravel returned to Lagos with the first recorded consignment of sub-Saharan African captives specifically acquired as slaves.
Alfonso V Conquers Naples
The Aragonese king-poet entered Naples through an aqueduct, took the Angevin throne, and united Sicily, Sardinia, and southern Italy under one crown…
Alfonso the Magnanimous Enters Naples
The Aragonese king formally entered Naples under a triumphal arch designed by Renaissance architects.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1442?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1442. The most significant is Lorenzo Valla Exposes Donation of Constantine.
What era was 1442 part of?
1442 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1442?
The events from 1442 span Europe and Africa.