1056
Death of Emperor Henry III
The Salian ruler who had tamed Italy, deposed three popes, and launched the church reform that would soon challenge his dynasty died suddenly at Bodfeld.
Yusuf ibn Tashfin takes command of Almoravids
The Berber general began leading Almoravid forces north from the Senegal River into what is now Morocco.
Song China Experiments with Gunpowder Grenades
Song military engineers refined the thunderclap bomb - a gunpowder charge packed in a ceramic or paper casing and hurled by hand or trebuchet.
Vietnam Casts a Twelve-Ton Bronze Bell
Emperor Ly Thanh Tong ordered the casting of an enormous bronze bell weighing twelve thousand kilograms…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1056?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1056. The most significant is Death of Emperor Henry III: The Salian ruler who had tamed Italy, deposed three popes, and launched the church reform that would soon challenge his dynasty died suddenly at Bodfeld.
What era was 1056 part of?
1056 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1056?
The events from 1056 span Europe, Africa, East Asia and Southeast Asia.