What Happened in 1393

Major Events

  • Jan 28 Bal des Ardents - fire during a royal court ball in Paris kills four dancers dressed as wild men, with King Charles VI narrowly escaping
  • Jul 17 Osmanen occupy Turnovo, Bulgaria

Born in 1393

  • Aug 24 Arthur III, Duke of Brittany, born in Château de Suscinio, Sarzeau, France (d. 1458)

Who Died in 1393

  • Jan 28 Earl of Joigny, French nobleman burned at a royal ball for the king in Paris while dressed in a flameble costume
  • Jan 30 Aimery Poitiers, French nobleman, burned at royal ball to celebrate the king when his costume catches fire
  • Jan 30 Yvain, son of Earl of Foix, burned at royal ball to celebrate the king when his costume catches fire
  • Mar 20 Johannes Nepomucenus [Jan Nepomucky], Czech saint, killed
  • Apr 4 Floris van Wevelinkhoven, bishop of Utrecht, dies

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