Historical Events In 1453

Jan 06   On this day in history emperor Frederik III becomes archduke of Austria   

Apr 02   In the year 1453 mehmed II begins his siege of Constantinople (Ä°stanbul), which would fall on May 29.   

Apr 21   On this day in history turkish fleet sinks ships Golden Receiver in Constantinople   

May 29   Constantine XI Dragases, last Byzantine Emperor, dies at 49 on this day in history.   

May 29   In the year 1453 constantinople falls to Muhammad II (Turks); ends Byzantine Empire   

May 29   French banker Jacques Coeurs possessions confiscated in the year 1453.   

Jul 04   On this day in history 41 Jewish martyrs burned at stake at Breslau   

Jul 17   1st battle at Castillon: French beat English troops in the year 1453.   

Jul 17   John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, English military leader in the year 1453.   

Jul 20   Enguerrand de Monstrelet, French chronicler in the year 1453.   

Jul 23   On this day in history battle at Gavere: Philip the Good beats Gentse rebellion   

Oct 19   2nd Battle at Castillon: France beats English, end of hundred year war on this day in history.   

Dec 24   In the year 1453 john Dunstable, English composer, dies   

Sep 01   Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, Spanish general (d. 1515) was born in the year 1453.   

Feb 28   Isabella, Duchess of Lorraine (b. 1400) died on this day in history.   

May 29   Constantine XI Dragases, last Byzantine Emperor, dies at 49 in the year 1453.   

Jul 17   John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, English military leader died in the year 1453.   

Jul 20   Enguerrand de Monstrelet, French chronicler died on this day in history.   

Dec 24   John Dunstable, English composer, dies on this day in history.