Year by year · 15th century

1420

1420 in world history: 5 events, 2 births, 2 deaths, 1 work and 2 states that came to an end. 889 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 1 December

    Henry V enters Paris in triumph

    Henry V of England rode into Paris alongside Charles VI of France. Under the Treaty of Troyes he was regent and heir to the French throne, but his death in 1422 left the dual monarchy to his infant son.

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  2. Battle

    Battle of Vítkov Hill

    The Battle of Vítkov Hill was fought on 14 July 1420 on a hill on the eastern edge of Prague.

  3. Treaty

    Treaty of Troyes

    The Treaty of Troyes was agreed on 21 May 1420 between Henry V of England and Charles VI of France, backed by the Duke of Burgundy.

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In the profiles

  • Ming EmpireThe Forbidden City is completed in the Yongle Emperor's new capital, Beijing
  • Bahmani SultanateFiruz Shah is defeated by Vijayanagara at Pangal

Born in 1420 2

Died in 1420 2

Works 1

States that came to an end 2

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