1049
Leo IX elected pope
The Alsatian reformer Bruno of Toul, chosen by Henry III at Worms, refused to be installed until Roman clergy and people confirmed him.
Shen Kuo born in Hangzhou
The Song polymath who would describe the magnetic compass, notice that fossilized bamboo in the north meant climates had changed, describe movable-type…
Almoravid movement gains momentum in the western Sahara
Abdullah ibn Yasin's desert warriors, drilling at their ribat on the Senegal River, had grown from a handful of zealots into a formidable army of Sanhaja…
Song court establishes printing bureaus in provinces
The central government ordered the creation of official printing offices in major provincial capitals, standardizing the production of government documents…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1049?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1049. The most significant is Leo IX elected pope: The Alsatian reformer Bruno of Toul, chosen by Henry III at Worms, refused to be installed until Roman clergy and people confirmed him.
What era was 1049 part of?
1049 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1049?
The events from 1049 span Europe, East Asia and Africa.