1079 facts for kids

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.