1060 facts for kids

The year 1060 (written as MLX in Roman numerals) was a special kind of year called a leap year. It started on a Saturday, according to the Julian calendar that people used back then. A lot of interesting things happened around the world during this year!

Important Events of 1060

Wars and Leaders

In 1060, there were some important battles and changes in power:

• In May, a strong leader from Normandy named Robert Guiscard took control of a city called Taranto.
• But in October, the army from the Byzantine Empire fought back. They defeated the Normans and entered Taranto. This showed how power could quickly change hands in those times.

New Kings and Rulers

• On December 6, a brave leader known as Béla I the Champion became the new king of Hungary. This was a big moment for Hungary.
• In France, a young ruler named Philip I of France began his time as king.
• In Sweden, King Emund the Old passed away. His son-in-law, Stenkil, then became the new King of Sweden. This was a common way for power to be passed down in royal families.

New Books and Ideas

• A very important book about Chinese history, called the New Book of Tang, was finally finished in 1060. Many smart people worked together on it, led by a scholar named Ouyang Xiu.
• A Chinese poet, calligrapher, and government official named Cai Xiang wrote a book about tea called Cha Lu (which means "Record of Tea"). This book shared a lot of knowledge about how tea was made and enjoyed.

Travelers and Trade

• A Jewish traveler from Spain named Benjamin of Tudela wrote about his travels. He said that the big city of Constantinople was a very busy place for trade. Merchants (people who buy and sell goods) from many different places lived there. These places included Babylon, Canaan, Egypt, Hungary, Persia, Russia, Sennar, and even his home country of Spain. He also noted that about 2,000 Jewish people lived in Constantinople around this time.

People Who Passed Away

• On August 4, King Henry I of France died. He was born in 1008.
• On November 14, Count Geoffrey II of Anjou passed away.
• King Andrew I of Hungary, who was born in 1015, also died in 1060.
• Emund the Old, who had been the king of Sweden since 1050, passed away.
• Mei Yaochen, a famous Chinese poet, also died this year.

Images for kids

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  King Béla I of Hungary (c. 1015–1063)

In Spanish: 1060 para niños