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1275
Holy Roman emperor elected by nobles
It became custom that the Holy Roman Emperor would be elected by nobles around the year 1275. -
Jan 23, 1368
Founding of Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty, an imperial dynasty of China, was founded on January 23, 1368 by Zhu Yuanzhang. -
Aug 21, 1415
Portugese capture Cueta, starting an empire
The conquest of Cueta by the Portugese occurred on August 21, 1415. -
1428
Mexica start conquering an empire
In 1428, the Mexica launched a series of conquests that led to the creation of an empire. -
1433
End of Zheng He's Voyages
There were seven Ming Treasure Voyages that took places between the years 1405 and 1433. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
The Inca ruler, Pachakuti, took power in Cuzco and led his armies to conquer land in the Andes. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
The Ottoman conquest of Constantinople lasted from April 6, 1453 to May 29, 1453. -
Oct 19, 1453
End of the Hundred Years' War
The conflicts of the Hundred Years' War ended on October 19, 1453 when Bordeaux surrendered. -
Jan 2, 1492
End of Reconquista
King Boabdil surrendered Granada to Spanish forces on January 2, 1492. -
Feb 14, 1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
Akbar succeeded Humayun on February 14, 1556 while in the midst of a war. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
Mikhail Romanov became the first member of the Romanov Dynasty on July 22, 1613.