Date unknown The Lancastrians surrender Harlech Castle to King Edward IV of England after a seven-year siege. The Great Council of the Republic of Venice attempts to curb the power of the Council of Ten through legislation restricting them to acting on emergency matters. Orkney is pledged by Christian I, in his capacity as King of Norway, as security against the payment of the dowry of his daughter Margaret, betrothed to James III of Scotland. As the money is never paid, the connection with the crown of Scotland becomes perpetual. Fire breaks out at Metz Cathedral in France. Sonni Ali, king of the Songhai Empire, takes power over Timbuktu.
Date unknown The Lancastrians surren,der Harlech Castle to King Edward IV of England after a seven-year siege. The Great Council of the Republic of Venice attempts to curb the power of the Council of Ten through legislation restricting them to acting on emergency matters. Orkney is pledged by Christian I, in his capacity as King of Norway, as security against the payment of the dowry of his daughter Margaret, betrothed to James III of Sc,otland. As the money is never paid, the connection with the crown of Scotland becomes perpetual. Fire breaks out at Metz Cathedral in France. Sonni Ali, king of the Songhai Empire, takes power over Timbuktu.