1080
Gregory VII excommunicates Henry IV again
Three years after Canossa, the quarrel reopened when the pope declared Henry deposed a second time and recognized Rudolf of Swabia as the true German king.
Seljuk Sultanate of Rum Established at Nicaea
Suleiman ibn Qutalmish, a Seljuk prince who had carved out a domain in the chaos following Manzikert, established his capital at Nicaea - within sight…
Song China's Coal and Coke Fuel Revolution
In northern China's iron-producing districts, the shift from charcoal to coal and coke as smelting fuel reached maturity, solving the deforestation crisis…
Empire of Ghana at fatal weakness
Decades of desert drought and Almoravid pressure had hollowed out the ancient Soninke empire of Ghana.
Death of Rudolf of Rheinfelden
At the Battle of the Elster, Henry IV's forces were defeated but the anti-king Rudolf was mortally wounded, losing his right hand to a sword cut.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1080?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1080. The most significant is Gregory VII excommunicates Henry IV again: Three years after Canossa, the quarrel reopened when the pope declared Henry deposed a second time and recognized Rudolf of Swabia as the true German king.
What era was 1080 part of?
1080 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1080?
The events from 1080 span Europe, Middle East, East Asia and Africa.