1479
Ferdinand Inherits Aragon
On his father Juan II's death, Ferdinand added Aragon, Catalonia, and Valencia to the Castilian crown he shared with Isabella.
Treaty of Constantinople Ends Ottoman-Venetian War
Venice ceded Negroponte, paid a heavy war indemnity, and accepted an annual tribute for trading privileges in Ottoman ports.
Peace of Constantinople
Venice and the Ottoman Empire signed their peace treaty in Constantinople, ending sixteen years of war.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1479?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1479. The most significant is Ferdinand Inherits Aragon: On his father Juan II's death, Ferdinand added Aragon, Catalonia, and Valencia to the Castilian crown he shared with Isabella.
What era was 1479 part of?
1479 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1479?
The events from 1479 span Europe.