1070 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
| Decades: | 1040s 1050s 1060s – 1070s – 1080s 1090s 1100s |
| Years: | 1067 1068 1069 – 1070 – 1071 1072 1073 |
The year 1070 was a time of important changes and events across the world. From revolts in England to new cities being founded and important books being finished, many things happened that shaped history.
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Major Events of 1070
Rebellions and Leaders
In eastern England, a brave Saxon leader named Hereward the Wake started a revolt. He gathered people in the marshy Fens area to fight against the new Norman rulers. However, this rebellion did not last and eventually failed.
Meanwhile, a very smart Italian lawyer named Lanfranc became a powerful figure. He was chosen to be the Archbishop of Canterbury by William the Conqueror. This was a very important job in the church and government of England.
New Cities and Reforms
In Norway, King Olav Kyrre founded the city of Bergen. For a long time, Bergen was the main city and even the capital of Norway. It stayed this way until the city of Oslo took its place in 1314.
Far away in North Africa, a leader named Abu Bakr Ibn-Umar founded the famous city of Marrakesh. This city would grow to be a major center for trade and culture.
In China, the Chancellor Wang Anshi began a series of big changes called the Xining Reforms. These reforms aimed to improve the government and the lives of people. They continued for many years, until 1085.
Culture and Knowledge
In Central Asia, a famous poet named Yusuf Balasagun finished writing his important book, the Kutadgu Bilig. This book is a long poem that shares wisdom and advice on how to live and govern well.
In Vietnam, a special school called the Temple of Literature was built in the capital city. This temple was a place for learning and honoring great scholars.
A successful counter-attack by the Byzantine Empire pushed the Seljuk Turks back across the Euphrates River. This was an important military victory for the Byzantines.
A brilliant Chinese scholar named Su Song completed a huge book called the Ben Cao Tu Jing. This book was about medicines and included information on many subjects. It covered botany (plants), zoology (animals), mineralogy (minerals), and metallurgy (metals).
Notable Deaths in 1070
- Baldwin VI of Flanders (born in 1030)
See also
In Spanish: 1070 para niños
