1073 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	10th century – 11th century – 12th century
Decades:	1040s 1050s 1060s – 1070s – 1080s 1090s 1100s
Years:	1070 1071 1072 – 1073 – 1074 1075 1076

The year 1073 was a time of important changes and events around the world. New leaders took power, and significant works of knowledge were completed.

Key Events of 1073

New Pope Chosen: On April 22, a new leader for the Catholic Church was chosen. His name was Pope Gregory VII, who was previously known as Cardinal Hildebrand. He became the 155th Pope, taking over from Pope Alexander II.
New Emperor in Japan: In Japan, Emperor Shirakawa became the new ruler, taking the throne.
Important Jewish Law Book Finished: The respected Rabbi Yitchaki Alfassi completed his famous book, the Rif. This book is a very important guide to Jewish law.
Change in Church Leadership: John IX bar Shushan finished his time as the leader of the Syrian Orthodox Church in Antioch, known as the Syrian Patriarch of Antioch.
New Ruler in Kievan Rus': Sviatoslav II began his time as the new ruler of Kievan Rus', an important state in Eastern Europe.
Seljuk Turks Conquer Ankara: The Seljuk Turks, a powerful group, took control of the city of Ankara.

David the Builder: David the Builder was born. He would later become a famous king of Georgia.
Leopold III of Austria: Margrave Leopold III was born. He would become an important ruler of Austria.

Pope Alexander II: On April 21, Pope Alexander II passed away. He was the Pope before Gregory VII.
Emperor Go-Sanjō: On June 15, Emperor Go-Sanjō of Japan died. He was born in 1034.
Zhou Dunyi: Zhou Dunyi, a very important philosopher from the Song Dynasty in China, also passed away this year.