1069
Wang Anshi's New Policies begin
The Song reformer, recalled by Emperor Shenzong, launched a breathtaking program of state agricultural loans, currency regulation, civil service exams…
Harrying of the North
Faced with a massive Anglo-Danish rebellion in Yorkshire, William the Conqueror ordered his army to burn villages, kill livestock, and salt fields…
Death of Virarajendra Chola Opens a Succession Crisis
The sudden death of Virarajendra left the Chola throne dangerously exposed.
Green Sprouts Policy Lends to Song Farmers
Wang Anshi's most ambitious reform went straight to the root: the Green Sprouts program offered government loans to farmers at twenty percent annual interest…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1069?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1069. The most significant is Wang Anshi's New Policies begin.
What era was 1069 part of?
1069 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1069?
The events from 1069 span East Asia, Europe and South Asia.