1471
Battle of Barnet
In dawn fog on a ridge north of London, Edward IV's forces crashed into Warwick the Kingmaker's army.
Vietnam Conquers Champa
The Le dynasty emperor Le Thanh Tong crushed the Cham capital of Vijaya after weeks of siege…
Incas Conquer Chimu Kingdom
Tupac Inca Yupanqui cut the desert water canals that fed the Chimu capital Chan Chan on the Peruvian coast, forcing its surrender without a major battle.
Battle of Tewkesbury
Edward IV finished the Lancastrians in a brutal engagement beside the Severn.
Sixtus IV Elected Pope
The Franciscan theologian Francesco della Rovere was elected pope, taking the name Sixtus IV.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1471?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1471. The most significant is Battle of Barnet: In dawn fog on a ridge north of London, Edward IV's forces crashed into Warwick the Kingmaker's army.
What era was 1471 part of?
1471 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1471?
The events from 1471 span Europe, Southeast Asia and South America.