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1432

1432 is the year the Ghent Altarpiece was completed.

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Why 1432 is special

It is the most frequently stolen artwork in history, taken or looted at least seven times, and one panel stolen in 1934 has never been recovered.

Factors & digit properties

Divisors (8)
1, 2, 4, 8, 179, 358, 716, 1432
Prime factorisation
2^3 × 179
Digit sum
10
Digital root
1

Representations

Decimal
1432
Binary
10110011000
Octal
2630
Hexadecimal
598
Roman numeral
MCDXXXII
Scientific notation
1.432 × 10^3

Other mathematical patterns

  • Deficient number

Culture

  • The Ghent Altarpiece has been looted, seized or stolen at least seven times since 1432, including by Napoleon and by the Nazis. One panel taken in 1934 remains missing.

    DocumentedCultureGeography: Ghent, Belgium

Common questions

Is 1432 a prime number?

No, 1432 is not prime.

What are the factors of 1432?

The factors of 1432 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 179, 358, 716, 1432.

What is 1432 in Roman numerals?

1432 in Roman numerals is MCDXXXII.

About this page's data

Mathematical facts:computed directly from the number's value — nothing to source or verify externally.

Contextual records: 1 reviewer-confirmed record, sourced and reviewed before publication.

Last reviewed: 3 August 2026