1406

Events in 1406 2

• 1406 – 1469 Filippo Lippi Renaissance · Italy Filippo Lippi (c. 1406 – October 8, 1469) was an Italian Renaissance painter known for his graceful Madonnas and innovative use of landscape backgrounds. He was a Carmelite friar who lived a scandalous personal life.
• 1406 – 1420 Forbidden City built in Beijing 980 buildings, 8,700 rooms — the world's largest palace complex Emperor Yongle ordered the construction of the Forbidden City between 1406 and 1420, employing an estimated million workers and 100,000 craftsmen. The complex of 980 buildings covering 72 hectares served as the Chinese imperial palace for 24 emperors across the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was the political and ceremonial heart of China for nearly 500 years. Today it is the world's most visited museum.