MCCXIV

MCCXIV is the Roman numeral representation of the year 1414. It falls in the early 15th century, a period marked by ongoing political conflicts and religious reform movements in Europe.

The most significant event commonly associated with 1414 is the opening of the Council of Constance, held in the city of Constance in the Holy Roman Empire. Convened to end the Western Schism and to reform the Catholic Church, the council began on November 5, 1414. It ultimately resolved the schism by deposing or accepting the resignation of rival popes and by approving the election of Pope Martin V in 1417.

Influence of the council extended to discussions on church discipline, doctrine, and governance. The year also marked the summons of Jan Hus, a Czech reformer, to defend his teachings; Hus was condemned and executed in 1415. Beyond ecclesiastical affairs, 1414 occurred amid broader regional dynamics of medieval Europe, including conflicts and alliances characteristic of the broader context of the Hundred Years' War era.