Complete the sentence about Matthias Corvinus with the correct year: After the King died unexpectedly, Matthias's uncle Michael Szilágyi persuaded the Estates to unanimously proclaim the 14-year-old Matthias as king on 24 January ______.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 1458

After the king died unexpectedly, Matthias's uncle Michael Szilágyi persuaded the Estates to proclaim the 14-year-old Matthias king on 24 January 1458. He ruled at first under his uncle's guardianship.

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