January 10 » Philip the Good, the Duke of Burgundy, establishes the Order of the Golden Fleece, the most prestigious, exclusive, and expensive order of chivalry in the world.
March 29 » The Ottoman Empire under Murad II captures Thessalonica from the Republic of Venice.
May 23 » Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to raise the Siege of Compiègne.
August 15 » Francesco Sforza, lord of Milan, conquers Lucca.
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