1041
William the Iron Arm leads Normans in Italy
Hauteville brothers from a modest Norman fief began carving out territory in Apulia, first as mercenaries for Lombard rebels against Byzantium…
Song abandons Yellow River restoration project
After seven years of futile labor involving thirty-five thousand permanent workers and a hundred thousand conscripts, the Song government gave up trying…
Byzantine revolt at Edessa
George Maniakes, the brilliant general who had retaken Edessa and parts of Sicily for Constantinople, rebelled against Emperor Michael IV.
Kanem Empire expands trade networks south of Lake Chad
The rulers of Kanem extended their influence over farming communities and pastoral groups south and west of Lake Chad, demanding tribute in grain and labor.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1041?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1041. The most significant is William the Iron Arm leads Normans in Italy.
What era was 1041 part of?
1041 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1041?
The events from 1041 span Europe, East Asia, Middle East and Africa.