Events on July 14 in history

Battle of Vítkov Hill (July 14, 1420)

Battle of Vítkov Hill, decisive victory of Czech Hussite forces commanded by Jan Žižka against Crusade army led by Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor

The Battle of Vítkov Hill was a part of the Hussite Wars. The battle pitted the forces of Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor, against Hussite forces under command of Jan Žižka (in English, John Zizka). Vítkov Hill was located on the edge of the city of Prague and the battle occurred in a vineyard established by Sigismund's father, Charles IV. It ended with a decisive Hussite victory.

References

Choose Another Date

Events on 1420

25 May

Order of Christ (Portugal)
Henry the Navigator is appointed governor of the Order of Christ.
7 Jun

Patria del Friuli
Troops of the Republic of Venice capture Udine, ending the independence of the Patria del Friuli.
28 Oct

Forbidden City
Beijing is officially designated the capital of the Ming dynasty on the same year that the Forbidden City, the seat of government, is completed.

Events on July 14 in history

Battle of Vítkov Hill (July 14, 1420)

References

Choose Another Date

Events on 1420

Order of Christ (Portugal)

Patria del Friuli

Forbidden City