Year by year · 15th century
1478
1478 in world history: 6 events, 3 births, 5 deaths, 1 state founded and 1 that came to an end. 903 recorded states existed that year.
Events
The Pazzi conspirators kill Giuliano de' Medici in Florence Cathedral
Members of the Pazzi conspiracy, a plot to displace the Medici as rulers of Florence, stabbed Giuliano de' Medici to death in Florence Cathedral and wounded his brother Lorenzo. The Pazzi were afterwards banished from Florence and their property confiscated.
Battle
Battle of Macomer
The Battle of Macomer was fought on 19 May 1478 in central Sardinia between Leonardo Alagon, Marquis of Oristano, and the forces of the Aragonese viceroy.
In the profiles
Duchy of PomeraniaBogislaw X reunites all Pomerania
Novgorod RepublicNovgorod surrenders to Ivan III; the veche bell is taken to Moscow
Grand Duchy of MoscowIvan III annexes the Novgorod Republic
Wars and longer events
Born in 1478 3
Died in 1478 5
States founded 1
States that came to an end 1
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