1086
Domesday Book completed
At Salisbury, William the Conqueror received the completed survey of English land and resources, compiled by royal commissioners in a single year.
Almoravids Cross the Strait and Enter al-Andalus
Following their victory at Sagrajas, Yusuf ibn Tashfin's Almoravid forces remained in Iberia, gradually absorbing the squabbling taifa kingdoms…
Song Dynasty Water-Powered Textile Mills Proliferate
Water-powered spinning wheels and silk-reeling machines spread through the Yangtze Delta…
Battle of Sagrajas
Yusuf ibn Tashfin's Almoravid army, summoned by the taifa kings of al-Andalus to halt Alfonso VI's advance, crushed the Christian forces near Badajoz.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1086?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1086. The most significant is Domesday Book completed: At Salisbury, William the Conqueror received the completed survey of English land and resources, compiled by royal commissioners in a single year.
What era was 1086 part of?
1086 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1086?
The events from 1086 span Europe, Africa and East Asia.