1480s

The 1480s was a decade from 1480 to 1489 marked by significant events in history. It saw the fall of the Byzantine Empire’s last remnants, leading to the end of ancient Christian Byzantine authority in Constantinople in 1453, just before this period. In Europe, it was a time of political changes, wars, and cultural developments, including the early Renaissance, which started spreading ideas of art, science, and humanism. Notable figures like Leonardo da Vinci began to emerge towards the end of the decade. Globally, it was an era of transition from medieval to early modern times.