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1496

Historical Events in 1496

Leonardo da Vinci's Flying Machine

Jan 3 Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tests a flying machine

Painter, Scientist and Visionary Leonardo da Vinci

Event of Interest

Feb 24 England's Henry VII ends commercial dispute with Flanders

King of England Henry VII

Cabot Granted Commission

Mar 5 English King Henry VII grants John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto) a commission to explore for new lands

Explorer John Cabot

King of England Henry VII

Mar 9 Jews are expelled from Carintha, Austria
Mar 12 Jews are expelled from Syria
Dec 5 Jews are expelled from Portugal by order of King Manuel I

Medieval Popes