1071
Battle of Manzikert
On a plain in eastern Anatolia, Alp Arslan's Seljuks routed the Byzantine army of Romanos IV and captured the emperor himself.
Byzantium loses Bari
After a three-year siege, Robert Guiscard captured the last Byzantine stronghold in Italy.
Song Dynasty Yellow River Floods Devastate Northern China
The Yellow River, that perpetual menace, breached its dikes again, inundating vast stretches of Hebei and Shandong provinces.
Fall of Ely and end of Hereward's rising
William the Conqueror built a causeway across the Fens and captured the abbey of Ely, scattering or executing most of the rebels holed up there.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1071?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1071. The most significant is Battle of Manzikert: On a plain in eastern Anatolia, Alp Arslan's Seljuks routed the Byzantine army of Romanos IV and captured the emperor himself.
What era was 1071 part of?
1071 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1071?
The events from 1071 span Middle East, Europe and East Asia.