1078
Anselm writes the Proslogion
At the Norman abbey of Bec where he was prior, Anselm composed the Proslogion containing his ontological proof of God's existence, arguing that even a fool…
Song China Produces Iron at Industrial Scale
Song iron production reached an estimated one hundred and twenty-five thousand tons per year - a figure Europe would not match until the eighteenth century.
White Tower of London begun
On a site William the Conqueror had chosen at the southeastern corner of the old Roman walls, the Norman master mason Gundulf laid the foundations…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1078?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1078. The most significant is Anselm writes the Proslogion.
What era was 1078 part of?
1078 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1078?
The events from 1078 span Europe and East Asia.