Year by year · 15th century

1443

1443 in world history: 6 events, 5 births, 2 deaths and 1 state founded. 900 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 22 July

    Schwyz and its allies defeat Zürich at St. Jakob an der Sihl

    At the gates of Zürich, the confederate army led by Schwyz defeated the Zürich forces and their Austrian allies; the burgomaster Rudolf Stüssi was killed defending the Sihl bridge. The confederates then besieged Zürich.

    Battle of St. Jakob an der SihlOld Zürich War

  2. 28 November

    Skanderbeg takes Krujë with a forged letter from the sultan

    Having deserted the Ottoman army, Skanderbeg arrived at Krujë and, using a forged letter from Sultan Murad II to its governor, became lord of the city. Its castle became his stronghold in twenty-five years of resistance to the Ottomans.

    SkanderbegKrujëOttoman Empire
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Wars and longer events

Born in 1443 5

Died in 1443 2

States founded 1

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