1440 siege. It began in April 1440 in what is now Italy and lasted until October 1440 (about 6 months). The setting was Belgrade. It was part of the Hungarian–Ottoman War and Serbian–Ottoman Wars. Those involved included the Ottoman Empire, the Kingdom of Hungary and Serbian Despotate.
Before and after
- from 1438 to 1533Inca Empire
- 1439Printing press
- 9 May 1439Birth of Pius III
- 1440Construction of Eton College
- from April 1440 to October 1440Siege of Belgrade
- from 1441 to 1783Crimean Khanate
- from 1441 to 1475Ottoman conquest of the southern coast of Crimea
- 1442Construction of Basilica of Santa Croce
- 1442Rise of House of Braganza
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The era
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