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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 10th century11th century12th century
Decades: 1040s  1050s  1060s  – 1070s –  1080s  1090s  1100s
Years: 1076 1077 107810791080 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

People Who Died in 1079

See also

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