1070
Seljuks take Jerusalem from Fatimids
Turkish forces from Alp Arslan's empire captured Jerusalem from its Fatimid rulers, imposing heavier tolls on Christian pilgrims from the west.
Temple of Literature Founded in Hanoi
Emperor Ly Thanh Tong ordered the construction of the Van Mieu - the Temple of Literature - in Thang Long, dedicating it to Confucius and the scholarly…
Lanfranc becomes Archbishop of Canterbury
The Lombard scholar and abbot of Caen, William the Conqueror's trusted adviser, was enthroned at Canterbury and began reforming the English church wholesale…
Kulottunga I Unifies Chola and Chalukya Lines
Kulottunga I, a Chalukya prince by blood and a Chola king by seizure, consolidated his hold over the merged dynasty and began a reign that would last half…
Almoravid Marrakesh Grows from Camp to Capital
What had begun as a military encampment in the Haouz plain beneath the Atlas Mountains was becoming a genuine city.
Hereward the Wake raids Peterborough
The Anglo-Saxon outlaw, joined by a Danish raiding fleet, sacked the wealthy monastery of Peterborough before the arrival of its new Norman abbot.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1070?
Saeculum lists 6 events from 1070. The most significant is Seljuks take Jerusalem from Fatimids: Turkish forces from Alp Arslan's empire captured Jerusalem from its Fatimid rulers, imposing heavier tolls on Christian pilgrims from the west.
What era was 1070 part of?
1070 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1070?
The events from 1070 span Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, South Asia and Africa.