What Happened This Year 1480

All Events 1 Births 14 Deaths 11

People Who Died in 1480

Ruprecht

Archbishop of Cologne, church leader

Born

February 27th, 1427 598 years ago

Died

1480 545 years ago — 53 years old

Born in 1427, served as Archbishop of Cologne from 1480 until 1506. Played a significant role in the political and ecclesiastical affairs of the Holy Roman Empire during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Involved in several important councils, influencing the governance of the church and its administration. Worked to strengthen the position of the archbishopric amidst the growing influence of secular powers.

Jakobus

Count of Lichtenburg

Born

May 25th, 1416 609 years ago

Died

1480 545 years ago — 64 years old

Born in 1416, served as Count of Lichtenburg during the early 15th century. Held significant territorial power and governance in the region. Engaged in various feudal responsibilities and alliances with other nobility, shaping the political landscape of the time. The lineage continued to influence local politics and aristocratic relations.