Christina of Saxony, Queen consort of Denmark (d. 1521)
Christina of Saxony (born Torgau, 25 December 1461 – died Odense, 8 December 1521), was queen of Denmark, Norway and Sweden as the wife of King John.
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Events on 1461
- 2Feb
Battle of Mortimer's Cross
Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Mortimer's Cross is fought in Herefordshire, England. - 4Mar
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. - 29Mar
Battle of Towton
Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton: Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Edward IV of England. - 7Aug
Rebellion of Cao Qin
The Ming dynasty Chinese military general Cao Qin stages a coup against the Tianshun Emperor. - 15Aug
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.