1446 - Definition and Overview

Events

• Mehmed II Sultan of the Ottoman Empire is forced to abdicate in favor of his father Murad II by the Janissaries.
• The Portuguese reach Guinea-Bissau.
• October 9 - The Hangul alphabet is created in Korea. The Hunmin Jeongeum published during the year is consided the start of this brand new scientific writing system.
• December 10 - Murad II, sultan of the Ottoman Empire, destroys the Hexamillion wall in an assault that includes cannons. This renders the Morea open to Ottoman invasion.

Births

• Margaret of Burgundy, wife of Charles the Bold
• Alexander Agricola, Franco-Flemish composer

Deaths

• Filippo Brunelleschi, noted architect, sculptor and engineer died in Florence, Italy.