1058 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
| Decades: | 1020s 1030s 1040s – 1050s – 1060s 1070s 1080s |
| Years: | 1055 1056 1057 – 1058 – 1059 1060 1061 |
The year 1058 (written as MLVIII in Roman numerals) was a common year that started on a Thursday in the Julian calendar. It was a time of important changes in Europe and beyond.
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Key Events of 1058
Royal Changes and Battles
- On March 17, King Lulach of Scotland was killed in a battle. He was fighting against his cousin, Máel Coluim mac Donnchada. After this battle, Máel Coluim became the new King, known as Máel Coluim III.
- On September 20, Agnes de Poitou and Andrew I of Hungary met to discuss the border area that is now known as Burgenland. They were trying to settle disagreements about where their lands ended.
Important Church Leaders
- A person named Antipope Benedict X was crowned as pope. However, he was later removed from this important position.
- In December, Pope Nicholas II was chosen as the new pope. He officially started his work in this role the following year.
New Leaders and Buildings
- Boleslaus II became the new duke of Poland. A duke is a powerful ruler, similar to a king in some ways.
- Construction began on a very important building, the Cathedral of Parma, Italy. Cathedrals are large, beautiful churches.
Journeys and Expansions
- Aldred became the first English bishop to make a special religious journey, called a pilgrimage, to Jerusalem.
- The Almoravids were a powerful group of people who expanded their control by taking over the Berghouata lands.
People Born in 1058
- Al-Ghazali: He was a very important Muslim thinker. He was known as a theologian (someone who studies religion), a jurist (someone who studies law), and a mystic (someone who seeks a deeper spiritual understanding).
- Godefroy de Bouillon: He was likely born this year. He became a main leader of the First Crusade, which was a series of religious wars.
People Who Died in 1058
- March 17 – King Lulach of Scotland: He was the Scottish king who died in battle.
- March 29 – Pope Stephen IX: He was a pope who passed away this year.
- Casimir I of Poland: He was a duke of Poland.
- Saint Alfwold: A respected religious figure.
Images for kids
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King Malcolm III (c. 1031–1093)
See also
In Spanish: 1058 para niños
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