1439 - Definition and Overview

Events

• Battle of Grotnik, which ended the hussite movement in Poland
• Eric of Pomerania, King of Sweden, Denmark and Norway is declared deposed in Sweden. Karl Knutsson Bonde continues to serve as Regent of Sweden
• November 12 - In England, Plymouth becomes the first town incorporated by the English Parliament.

Births

• May 9 - Pope Pius III (+ 1503)

Deaths

• June 24 - Frederick IV of Austria - Regent of Tyrol and Further Austria
• October 20 - Ambrose the Camaldulian, Florentine theologian
• October 27 - Albert II of Habsburg, Holy Roman Emperor