Year by year · 14th century

1397

1397 in world history: 3 events, 4 births, 5 deaths, 3 works and 1 state founded. 879 recorded states existed that year.

ProfileState801 states with a known seat in 1397Open the atlas at 1397 →

In the profiles

  • Kingdom of DenmarkMargaret I unites Denmark, Norway and Sweden in the Kalmar Union
  • Kingdom of SwedenSweden joins Denmark and Norway in the Kalmar Union
  • Ancient GreekManuel Chrysoloras begins teaching Greek in Florence, reviving its study in western Europe

Born in 1397 4

Died in 1397 5

Works 3

States founded 1

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