Historedia
Person

Pope Nicholas V

Events
2
Episodes
7
Years
1451–1452

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Pope Nicholas V, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Foundation of the University of Glasgow

    1451

    Role: Issuer of the papal bull

    1. 1451 · Chapter House of Glasgow CathedralFirst Classes in the Chapter House

      Teaching began in the Chapter House of Glasgow Cathedral, utilizing the existing ecclesiastical infrastructure.

    2. 7 January 1451 · Glasgow (institution named in the bull; issue site unresolved)Issuance of the Papal Bull

      At King James II's request, Pope Nicholas V issued a papal bull on 7 January 1451 establishing a studium generale in Glasgow.

    3. Unknown · Rottenrow, GlasgowRelocation to the Auld Pedagogy

      The university moved its teaching operations to the Auld Pedagogy on the Rottenrow.

  2. Imperial coronation of Frederick III in Rome

    1452

    Role: Pope

    1. 1452 · ItalyJourney to Italy

      Frederick III traveled to Italy in 1452 to marry Eleanor of Portugal and receive his imperial coronation.

    2. 16 March 1452 · RomeCrowning as King of Italy

      On 16 March 1452, Frederick was crowned King of Italy by the pope using the German crown due to the unavailability of the Iron Crown.

    3. 16 March 1452 · RomeMarriage to Eleanor

      Frederick and Eleanor were married by Pope Nicholas V on 16 March 1452, following his crowning as King of Italy.

    4. 19 March 1452 · St. Peter's BasilicaImperial Coronation

      On 19 March 1452, Frederick and Eleanor were anointed and crowned emperor and empress in St. Peter's Basilica by the pope.

Sources

  1. papalbull Wikipedia
  2. history Wikipedia
  3. Pope Nicholas V Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10