Turko-Mongol leader Tamerlane defeats the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I at the Battle of Ankara.
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Tamerlane captures the city of Damascus, strengthening his influence in the region.
The Battle of Shrewsbury in England takes place between King Henry IV and rebellious forces led by Henry Percy, known as Hotspur.
King Henry IV of England grants the bishopric of Dorpat (Tartu) in Livonia to Margrave William of Meissen.
King James I of Scotland is captured by pirates led by Henry Sinclair, Earl of Orkney.
A rebellion in England led by the Earl of Northumberland against King Henry IV begins.
A peace treaty between Poland and the Teutonic Knights ends the Polish–Lithuanian–Teutonic War.
The Battle of Harlaw takes place in Scotland between Highlanders and Lowlanders.
The Medici family is expelled from Florence, Italy, due to political conflicts.
King Henry IV of England dies on March 20, 1413, and was succeeded by his son, Henry of Monmouth, who was crowned at Westminster Abbey on April 9, 1413 and became King Henry V.
King Henry IV of England dies, and his son becomes King Henry V.
Preparations for Henry V's invasion of France begin in England.
The Hussite Wars in Bohemia begin with the First Defenestration of Prague.
The Council of Basel is convened to address reforms within the Catholic Church.
The Siege of Domrémy in France occurs during the Hundred Years' War.
1423, March 25 - The Treaty of Amiens is signed between England and France, temporarily ending hostilities during the Hundred Years' War.
James I of Scotland returns to Scotland after 18 years of captivity in England.
The Siege of Stirling Castle in Scotland begins, part of the ongoing conflicts between England and Scotland.
The Siege of Montargis in France takes place during the Hundred Years' War.
Joan of Arc arrives at the court of Charles VII of France, seeking support for her mission.