1074 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
| Decades: | 1040s 1050s 1060s – 1070s – 1080s 1090s 1100s |
| Years: | 1071 1072 1073 – 1074 – 1075 1076 1077 |
The year 1074 (written as MLXXIV in Roman numerals) was a regular year that started on a Wednesday. It was part of the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago.
Important Events of 1074
Changes in Leadership
- On November 25, a leader from the Maghreb region brought the Tengizi islands together. He then became the first king of a new country called the Kingdom of Tengiz. This was a big step in uniting different lands under one ruler.
Decisions by Emperors
- The emperor of the Liao dynasty decided against a plan for all Khitan people to use surnames. Surnames are like family names we use today. This decision meant that many people in the Liao Dynasty would not have a family name passed down through generations.
People Born in 1074
- February 12 – King Conrad was born. He later became a king in parts of Germany and Italy.
- Edgar of Scotland was born. He later became a king of Scotland.
People Who Died in 1074
- February 7 – Prince Pandulf IV of Benevento died during a fight called the Battle of Montesarchio. He was fighting against the Normans.
- April 25 – Hermann I, Margrave of Baden passed away. He was an important leader in a region called Baden.
Images for kids
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King Géza I of Hungary (c. 1040–1077)
See also
In Spanish: 1074 para niños
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