Historical Events In 1440
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Jan 22 Ivan III, the Great, Russian czar (1462-1505)/conquered Lithuania in the year 1440.
Feb 13 In the year 1440 hartmann Schedel, German physician/humanist/historian
Feb 21 The Prussian Confederation is formed in the year 1440.
Feb 22 Ladislaus V Posthumus, King of Hungary/Bohemia on this day in history.
Apr 09 Christopher of Bavaria is appointed King of Denmark in the year 1440.
Sep 13 In the year 1440 gilles de Rais is finally taken into custody upon an accusation brought against him by the Bishop of Nantes.
Sep 21 On this day in history frederik I van Hohenzollern, ruler Brandenburg (1417-40), dies at 68
Sep 30 Reginald Grey, 3rd Baron Grey de Ruthyn, English soldier and politician in the year 1440.
Oct 26 Gilles de Rais, French marshal, killer of 140 children, hanged in the year 1440.
Dec 22 In the year 1440 bluebeard, pirate, executed