1446
Hunminjeongeum Published
Sejong's treatise explaining the new Korean alphabet was printed and distributed, a royal manifesto disguised as a linguistic pamphlet.
Brunelleschi Dies in Florence
The architect of the dome that still crowns Florence died and was buried beneath the very pavement of the cathedral he had roofed.
Nuristani Peoples Resist Islamic Conversion
In the remote Hindu Kush valleys of what is now eastern Afghanistan, the Nuristani peoples maintained their polytheistic religion against increasing pressure…
King's College Chapel Begun
Henry VI laid the foundation stone for the chapel of his Cambridge college…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1446?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1446. The most significant is Hunminjeongeum Published: Sejong's treatise explaining the new Korean alphabet was printed and distributed, a royal manifesto disguised as a linguistic pamphlet.
What era was 1446 part of?
1446 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1446?
The events from 1446 span East Asia, Europe and Central Asia.