Historical Events in 1451 Feb 3 Sultan Mehmed II, the Conqueror inherits the throne of the Ottoman Empire Apr 19 Alam Shah of Delhi resigns throne Jul 31 Jacques Cœur is arrested by order of Charles VII of France Sep 21 Cardinal Nicholas of Cusa orders Jews of Holland to wear a badge Famous People Born in 1451 Christopher Columbus(1451 - 1506) Isabella I of Castile(1451 - 1504) More Famous Birthdays Famous People Who Died in 1451 Jan 7 Amadeus VIII, Duke of Savoye and last antipope (Felix V, 1439-48), dies at 67 Feb 3 Murad II, sultan of Turkey (1421-51), dies 1450 History by Year 1452