Deaths on April 8

Georg von Peuerbach

Died on April 8, 1461

Georg von Peuerbach, German mathematician and astronomer (b. 1423)

Georg von Peuerbach (also Purbach, Peurbach; Latin: Purbachius; born May 30, 1423 – April 8, 1461) was an Austrian astronomer, mathematician and instrument maker, best known for his streamlined presentation of Ptolemaic astronomy in the Theoricae Novae Planetarum.

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2 Feb

Battle of Mortimer's Cross
Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Mortimer's Cross is fought in Herefordshire, England.
4 Mar

Henry VI of England
Wars of the Roses in England: Lancastrian King Henry VI is deposed by his House of York cousin, who then becomes King Edward IV.
29 Mar

Battle of Towton
Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton: Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Edward IV of England.
7 Aug

Rebellion of Cao Qin
The Ming dynasty Chinese military general Cao Qin stages a coup against the Tianshun Emperor.
15 Aug

Mehmed II
The Empire of Trebizond surrenders to the forces of Sultan Mehmed II. This is regarded by some historians as the real end of the Byzantine Empire. Emperor David is exiled and later murdered.

Deaths on April 8

Georg von Peuerbach

Died on April 8, 1461

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Battle of Mortimer's Cross

Henry VI of England

Battle of Towton

Rebellion of Cao Qin

Mehmed II