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15th-century establishments in Europe

  • Bibliotheca CorvinianaMatthias Corvinus, King of Hungary, began collecting books around 1460. He ruled from 1458 until his death in 1490. This monarch was one of the most powerful…
  • Early Modern EnglishWilliam Caxton started printing in Westminster during 1476. This event marked the beginning of a new era for English language history.
  • University of CopenhagenOn the 4th of October 1478 Christian I of Denmark issued a royal decree that officially established the University of Copenhagen.