1444
Battle of Varna
The last real crusade, under young King Wladyslaw III of Poland and Hungary, was crushed by Sultan Murad II on the Black Sea coast.
Company of Lagos Buys African Slaves
Portuguese merchants formed the first organized commercial company to trade in West African captives, with Prince Henry as a silent partner taking a royal…
Sejong Creates Korean Water Clock
King Sejong's brilliant court engineer Jang Yeong-sil built the Jagyeongnu…
Cape Verde Islands Sighted by Portuguese
Dinis Dias reached the westernmost point of Africa at Cap-Vert near modern Dakar…
Truce of Tours
England and France signed a truce including Henry VI's marriage agreement to Margaret of Anjou.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1444?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1444. The most significant is Battle of Varna: The last real crusade, under young King Wladyslaw III of Poland and Hungary, was crushed by Sultan Murad II on the Black Sea coast.
What era was 1444 part of?
1444 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1444?
The events from 1444 span Europe, Africa and East Asia.