1103
Cistercian order begins rapid expansion
With Stephen Harding as abbot of Citeaux and a new constitutional Charter of Charity under discussion, the white monks began founding daughter houses…
Hoysala dynasty rises in the Deccan
Vishnuvardhana, the ambitious Hoysala prince, began asserting independence from the declining Western Chalukyas in the lush hill country of present-day…
Kanem Empire expands around Lake Chad
Under the Saifawa dynasty, the Kanem state east of Lake Chad extended its authority across the trans-Saharan trade routes connecting the Sahel to the markets…
Magnus Barefoot killed in Ulster
The Norwegian king who had ridden so many longships he earned his nickname from wearing Gaelic kilts was ambushed on an Irish shoreline while gathering…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1103?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1103. The most significant is Cistercian order begins rapid expansion.
What era was 1103 part of?
1103 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1103?
The events from 1103 span Europe, South Asia and Africa.