The world in 1427 AD — what happened that year

7 events the sources record for this year, grouped by region.

What happened

China (1)

• Liu Sheng was ambushed at Daoma Slope and killed, and his army was utterly destroyed. (History of Ming (Mingshi), Annals 明史 卷9 宣德二年)

Korean Peninsula (1)

• The Pyeongan governor reports on the conduct of Ollyanghap people who crossed the Yalu River to seek food (Annals of the Joseon Dynasty 世宗實錄 九年 · 世宗實錄 12책 37권 1장 B면 · 기사 wda_10907007_003)

Southeast Asia (3)

• In the first month, advanced to the north bank of the Lo River and faced Đông Quan citadel. (Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư 本紀卷之十 「丁未<sub>明宣德二年</su」)
• When he attacked Khâu Ôn citadel urgently day and night, the Ming abandoned the citadel and fled at night. (Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư 本紀卷之十 「丁未<sub>明宣德二年</su」)
• Wang Tong abandoned Jiaozhi and made a pact with Le Loi. (History of Ming (Mingshi), Annals 明史 卷9 宣德二年)

West Asia (1)

• John VIII marries a Komnenos princess of Trebizond and she is proclaimed Augusta. (Sphrantzes, Chronicle Lib.II 서두 (줄 3987–3989))

Southern Europe (1)

• John VIII leaves the city with his brother Constantine and arrives in the Peloponnese on 26 December. (Sphrantzes, Chronicle Lib.II 서두 (줄 3990–3991))

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