1059
Papal election decree at Lateran
Pope Nicholas II's synod decreed that popes were to be elected by the cardinal bishops alone, excluding the Roman laity and formally limiting imperial…
Fatimid Egypt Begins Its Slide Toward Crisis
Beneath the gilded surface of al-Mustansir's Cairo, factional violence between Turkish and Sudanese military corps began tearing at the Fatimid state.
Song Court Debates Water Conservancy and Hydraulic Engineering
As recurring floods along the Yellow River devastated northern provinces, Song officials intensified debates over hydraulic engineering.
Treaty of Melfi
Pope Nicholas II invested Robert Guiscard with the duchies of Apulia, Calabria, and the not-yet-conquered Sicily, accepting a Norman vassal in exchange…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1059?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1059. The most significant is Papal election decree at Lateran.
What era was 1059 part of?
1059 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1059?
The events from 1059 span Europe, Middle East and East Asia.