1472

1472 (MCDLXXII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar, the 1472nd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 472nd year of the 2nd millennium, the 72nd year of the 15th century, and the 3rd year of the 1470s decade. As of the start of 1472, the Gregorian calendar was 9 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which was the dominant calendar of the time.

Events

• February 20 – The Orkneys and Shetlands are annexed to the crown of Scotland
• Possible discovery of Bacalao (possibly Newfoundland, North America) and João Vaz Corte-Real.
• Beginning of extensive slave trade in modern Cameroon, as the Portuguese sail up the Wuori River.
• Fernão do Po claims the central-African islands Bioko and Annobón for Portugal.
• Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena, the world's oldest bank, is founded.