1079 facts for kids
Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
Decades: | 1040s 1050s 1060s – 1070s – 1080s 1090s 1100s |
Years: | 1076 1077 1078 – 1079 – 1080 1081 1082 |
The year 1079 (written as MLXXIX in Roman numerals) was a special year that started on a Tuesday in the Julian calendar. Many interesting things happened around the world during this time!
Key Events of 1079
Science and Math Discoveries
- A brilliant Persian scientist named Omar Khayyám made an amazing discovery. He figured out that a year is about 365.24219858156 days long. This was the most accurate measurement of the year for a very long time!
- Omar Khayyám also wrote important books about math, including one called "Demonstrations of Problems in Algebra." He even found a way to sort and solve complex math problems called cubic equations using geometry.
Changes in Leadership
- In Poland, there was a big disagreement between King Bolesław II the Bold and Bishop Stanislaus of Szczepanów. This conflict led to Bishop Stanislaus's death.
- After this, Ladislaus Herman became the new ruler of Poland.
- In Sweden, King Håkan the Red passed away. His death meant that Halsten and his brother Inge the Elder became the new kings of Sweden, ruling together.
New Beginnings and Places
- William I, who was the King of England, created a large hunting ground known as the New Forest. This area is still famous today for its beautiful nature.
- A noblewoman named Constance of Burgundy started a new monastery in a city called Burgos. Monasteries were important places for religious life and learning back then.
People Born in 1079
- August 8 – Emperor Horikawa of Japan. He would later become a powerful ruler.
- Peter Abelard, a famous French thinker and teacher. He was known for his ideas in philosophy.
People Who Died in 1079
- April 11 – Stanislaus of Szczepanów, who was the bishop of Kraków in Poland.
- Håkan the Red, who had been the king of Gothenland since 1070 and the king of Sweden since 1075.
See also
In Spanish: 1079 para niños
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