1470s

The 1470s was the decade that started on January 1, 1470 and ended on December 31, 1479. It is distinct from the decade known as the 148th decade which began on January 1, 1471 and ended on December 31, 1480.

Events

• 1470 July 12 – The Ottomans capture Euboea.
• 1471 March – The Yorkist King Edward IV returns to England to reclaim his throne.
• 1472 – Foundation of the Kingdom of Fez.
• 1474 February – The Treaty of Utrecht ends the Anglo-Hanseatic War.
• 1476 – Battle of Avenches
• 1477 February 27 – Uppsala University is founded.
• 1478 November 1 – Start of the Spanish Inquisition.
• 1479 January 20 – Ferdinand II takes the throne of Aragon. He rules together with his wife Isabella I, Queen of Castile.

Births

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Deaths

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