1048 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
| Decades: | 1010s 1020s 1030s – 1040s – 1050s 1060s 1070s |
| Years: | 1045 1046 1047 – 1048 – 1049 1050 1051 |
The year 1048 was a time of important changes and events across Europe and Asia. New cities were founded, big battles were fought, and there were shifts in powerful leadership. Let's explore some of the key things that happened in this year.
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What Happened in 1048?
New City Founded: Oslo
In 1048, a very important city was founded in Norway. This city was Oslo, which is now the capital of Norway! It was started by a famous Viking king named Harald Hardråde. He was a powerful leader who played a big role in shaping Norway's history.
Big Battle in Asia Minor
A major battle took place in 1048 called the Battle of Pasinler. This fight happened between two strong groups: the Seljuks and a combined army of Byzantines and Georgians. The Seljuks were a powerful group from Central Asia who were expanding their territory. They won this battle, which was an important step in their growth and influence in the region known as Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).
Changes in the Papacy
The year 1048 also saw big changes in the leadership of the Catholic Church. Pope Benedict IX was a very unusual pope because he held the position three different times! In 1048, he was forced to leave Rome for the last time. This event marked the end of his third and final time as pope. After he left, new popes were chosen, bringing more stability to the Church's leadership.
Images for kids
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Tomb of Pope Damasus II (who was pope in 1048)
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