1487
Aztec Templo Mayor Rededicated
Emperor Ahuitzotl inaugurated the rebuilt Great Temple of Tenochtitlan with a mass sacrifice that chroniclers estimate at tens of thousands of captives…
Battle of Stoke Field
Henry VII defeated a Yorkist rising that marched behind Lambert Simnel, a baker's son impersonating the Earl of Warwick.
Portuguese Reach Benin
Portuguese envoys made contact with the West African kingdom of Benin…
Star Chamber Legislation
Henry VII's parliament authorized a special court meeting in a chamber painted with stars to deal with powerful offenders beyond ordinary courts' reach.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1487?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1487. The most significant is Aztec Templo Mayor Rededicated.
What era was 1487 part of?
1487 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1487?
The events from 1487 span North America, Europe and Africa.