1458

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1458 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar, marking significant events in various regions and among notable figures.

In Central Europe, Matthias Corvinus became king of Hungary on January 24, succeeding his father Johann Hunyadi. This event led to him declaring himself Emperor Frederick III, claiming the Hungarian royal crown and relying heavily on the nobility of Western Hungary for support. Meanwhile, George von Podiebrad was elected Bohemian king by a utraquistic majority in February, with the estates ignoring other claims to the throne.

The Polish King Kasimir, Duke of Saxony Wilhelm, Frederick of Brandenburg, and French Prince Charles of Valois had also applied for the office that became vacant after Ladislaus Postumus' death. However, George von Podiebrad's claim was ultimately recognized, as he successfully besieged Iglau with his army four months prior to a peace treaty being concluded on November 15.

In Bohemia, King George of Podebrady received the Crown of Saint Wenceslas at his coronation in St. Vitus Cathedral. This event marked an important milestone for the kingdom and its ruler.

The year also saw significant events in other regions. In August, Pope Callixtus III died after a reign of slightly more than three years. The conclave to elect a new pope concluded at the Apostolic Palace with only 19 of the 27 members of the College of Cardinals participating.

In addition to these ecclesiastical developments, notable figures were born or passed away in 1458. Ivan the Young, ruler of Tver, was born on February 15, while Leonor de Viseu, princess and later queen consort of Portugal, was born on May 2. Mahmud Begada, Sultan of Gujarat, was also born on May 25.

The year marked significant events in politics and world affairs as well. Alfonso II Acciaioli ceded the city of Athens to the Ottoman Empire, allowing Mehmed II to enter peacefully in August. The war between the Crown of Aragon and Genoa came to an end, while King John II of Aragon was crowned king.

In other regions, notable events took place as well. Alfonso V of Portugal conquered Al Kasr Ceger in North Africa on October 24. Meanwhile, Jorge de Podiebrad became king of Bohemia, marking a significant event for