1058
Robert Guiscard proclaimed Duke of Apulia
The sixth of the Hauteville brothers, a red-bearded Norman who had started out robbing pilgrims, was recognized as Count of Apulia by his fellow adventurers.
Shin Arahan Spreads Theravada Buddhism at Pagan
The Mon monk Shin Arahan, who had first arrived at Pagan around 1056, deepened his influence over King Anawrahta's court, teaching Theravada orthodoxy…
Song Dynasty Expands Maritime Trade from Guangzhou
The Song court's Maritime Trade Superintendency at Guangzhou oversaw a boom in seaborne commerce, as Chinese junks loaded with silk, porcelain…
Almoravids Capture Awdaghust at the Sahara's Southern Edge
Having already seized Sijilmasa in the north, the Almoravids struck south to capture Awdaghust, the key trading town at the Sahara's opposite margin.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1058?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1058. The most significant is Robert Guiscard proclaimed Duke of Apulia: The sixth of the Hauteville brothers, a red-bearded Norman who had started out robbing pilgrims, was recognized as Count of Apulia by his fellow adventurers.
What era was 1058 part of?
1058 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1058?
The events from 1058 span Europe, Southeast Asia, East Asia and Africa.