1093
Construction of Durham Cathedral begins
On a rocky Wear peninsula, the Norman bishop William of St-Calais laid the foundations of a new cathedral to house the relics of St. Cuthbert.
Movable Type Printing Spreads Beyond Bi Sheng's Workshop
Decades after Bi Sheng's death, his clay movable-type technology found new practitioners across Song China.
Kulottunga I Abolishes Sri Lankan Tribute
In a gesture of diplomatic pragmatism disguised as magnanimity, Chola king Kulottunga I abolished the tribute payments that his predecessors had extracted…
Anselm appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
After four years of refusing to fill the see, William Rufus, ill and frightened for his soul, finally consecrated Anselm of Bec as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Malcolm III of Scotland killed
At the Battle of Alnwick, the Scottish king who had married Saint Margaret and pressed his claim to Northumberland was killed along with his eldest son…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1093?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1093. The most significant is Construction of Durham Cathedral begins: On a rocky Wear peninsula, the Norman bishop William of St-Calais laid the foundations of a new cathedral to house the relics of St. Cuthbert.
What era was 1093 part of?
1093 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1093?
The events from 1093 span Europe, East Asia and South Asia.