List of 1454 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1454
Date | Event |
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January 8, 1454 | The papal bull Romanus Pontifex awards the Kingdom of Portugal exclusive trade and colonization rights to all of Africa south of Cape Bojador. |
February 4, 1454 | Thirteen Years' War: The Secret Council of the Prussian Confederation sends a formal act of disobedience to the Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, sparking the Thirteen Years' War. |
March 6, 1454 | Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of the Prussian Confederation pledge allegiance to King Casimir IV of Poland who agrees to commit his forces in aiding the Confederation's struggle for independence from the Teutonic Knights. |
April 9, 1454 | The Treaty of Lodi is signed, establishing a balance of power among northern Italian city-states for almost 50 years. |
September 18, 1454 | Thirteen Years' War: In the Battle of Chojnice, the Polish army is defeated by the Teutonic knights. |