1447
Shah Rukh Dies and Timurid Empire Fragments
The death of Timur's cultured son plunged the Timurid realm into savage civil war among ambitious grandsons and great-grandsons.
Joseon Court Refines Metal Movable Type
Korean printers under royal patronage refined their bronze movable type system into the Gabinja typeface…
Filippo Maria Visconti Dies in Milan
The last male Visconti died childless in his bed, ending two centuries of family rule.
Nicholas V Elected Pope
Tommaso Parentucelli, a humanist scholar, became pope and began systematically rebuilding Rome as a Renaissance capital.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1447?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1447. The most significant is Shah Rukh Dies and Timurid Empire Fragments: The death of Timur's cultured son plunged the Timurid realm into savage civil war among ambitious grandsons and great-grandsons.
What era was 1447 part of?
1447 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1447?
The events from 1447 span Central Asia, East Asia and Europe.