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1456

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1456 was a year in the 15th century that marked several significant historical events, including the execution of Joan of Arc's conviction being overturned by Pope Callixtus III and the Ottoman siege of Belgrade. It matters because these events reflected important transitions in medieval Europe, including shifts in religious authority and the ongoing struggle between Christian and Ottoman powers in Eastern Europe.

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Instance of: year
Part of: 1450s
Followed by: 1457
Follows: 1455

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Commons category: 1456
topic's main category: Category:1456
point in time: 1456-01-01
has list: list of state leaders in 1456
category for births in this time period: Category:1456 births
category for deaths in this time period: Category:1456 deaths

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July 22: Christian soldiers in the Siege of Belgrade rout the Ottoman Muslim army

Year 1456 (MCDLVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar.

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