1049 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
| Decades: | 1010s 1020s 1030s – 1040s – 1050s 1060s 1070s |
| Years: | 1046 1047 1048 – 1049 – 1050 1051 1052 |
The year 1049 (written as MXLIX in Roman numerals) was a time of many changes around the world. It was a common year starting on Sunday in the Julian calendar, which was the calendar used back then.
Events
What Happened Around the World?
Africa
In North Africa, a group called the Banu Hilal started moving into the Maghrib region. The powerful Fatimid Caliphate in Egypt sent them to punish the Zirid dynasty, who used to be their allies but had become independent.
Asia
A peace agreement, or truce, was made between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Turks. This helped stop fighting between them for a while.
In China, a very tall and strong building called the Iron Pagoda was finished in the city of Kaifeng. This happened during the time of the Song Dynasty.
Europe
The people from the Republic of Pisa successfully took control of Sardegna. They took it from the people who had been ruling it from Al-Andalus (parts of modern-day Spain).
In Ireland, Viking Irish raiders teamed up with Gruffydd ap Rhydderch, a ruler from Gwent. They raided areas along the River Usk. Ealdred, who was the Bishop of Worcester, tried to stop them but was not successful.
Important Religious News
On February 12, Pope Leo IX became the new pope. He took over from Pope Damasus II and was the 152nd pope in history.
People Who Died
Images for kids
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Pope Leo IX (1002–1054)
See also
In Spanish: 1049 para niños
