1053 facts for kids

The year 1053 (written as MLIII in Roman numerals) was a time in history that started on a Friday. It was part of the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago.

What Happened in 1053?

• On June 18, a big fight called the Battle of Civitate took place. About 3,000 horsemen from Normandy, led by a leader named Count Humphrey, won against the army of Pope Leo IX.
• The beautiful Byodo-in temple was built in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, in Japan. This happened around the Heian period.
• A famous artist named Jōchō created the large wooden statue of the Amida Buddha for the Byodo-in temple. This was also around the Heian period.

Who Was Born in 1053?

• July 7 – Emperor Shirakawa of Japan. He later became a very important ruler.
• St-Hugues, who became a Bishop (a church leader).
• Guibert of Nogent, a French historian and writer about religion.
• Vladimir Monomakh, a powerful Prince of Kiev.
• Ramon Berenguer II, Count of Barcelona
• Berenguer Ramon II, Count of Barcelona

Notable People Who Died in 1053

• April 15 – Godwin, Earl of Wessex. He was a very important English nobleman.
• October 25 – Count Enguerrand II of Ponthieu.

See also

In Spanish: 1053 para niños