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1434| 1100–1532 | South America [administration] | The Inca empire dominates the Andes region of South America. Its population numbers as many as 12 million. Incan society is based on a strict hierarchy, with an emperor who rules with absolute power. Their religion is based on sun-worship, and they are skilled builders who create a system of roads and irrigation. | | 1434 | Flanders [painting] | The Flemish artist Jan van Eyck paints The Arnolfini Marriage, a double portrait, full of complex symbolism, of the Italian banker Giovanni Arnolfini and his wife Giovanna Cenani on their wedding day. | | 30 May 1434 | Bohemia, Holy Roman Empire [wars] | In the Battle of Lipany, the Bohemian Catholics and Utraquists (the moderate Hussites) defeat the extremist antipapal Taborite Hussites led by Andrew Prokop, who is killed. | | 5 October 1434 | Florence [political events] | The Florentine banker Cosimo de' Medici returns from exile to Florence, becoming its effective ruler. The oligarchy is overthrown, and his rival the political leader Palla Strozzi is banished. |
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