1052
Banu Hilal invasion of North Africa
The Fatimid caliphate unleashed the warlike Arab Banu Hilal and Banu Sulaym tribes from Upper Egypt on the rebellious Zirid territories in North Africa.
Edward the Confessor refounds Westminster Abbey
The pious king began rebuilding a small Benedictine monastery by the Thames into a grand Romanesque church with a nave longer than anything in England.
Rajadhiraja Chola Falls at the Battle of Koppam
The Chola emperor Rajadhiraja I charged into battle against the Western Chalukyas at Koppam and was killed on his war elephant…
Godwin returns and reclaims power
Assembling a fleet in Flanders, Godwin and his sons Harold and Tostig sailed up the Thames and reentered London in triumph.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1052?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1052. The most significant is Banu Hilal invasion of North Africa: The Fatimid caliphate unleashed the warlike Arab Banu Hilal and Banu Sulaym tribes from Upper Egypt on the rebellious Zirid territories in North Africa.
What era was 1052 part of?
1052 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1052?
The events from 1052 span Africa, Europe and South Asia.