1090 facts for kids

The year 1090 (written as MXC in Roman numerals) was a special kind of year called a common year starting on Tuesday. This means it wasn't a leap year and it began on a Tuesday, following the Julian calendar system used back then.

Major Events of 1090

Events Around the World

Africa

• The city of Béjaïa became the main city, or capital, for the Hammadid Dynasty. This important event happened in the country we now know as Algeria. The Hammadid Dynasty was a powerful group of rulers in North Africa.

Europe

• The Almoravid army, a strong military force from North Africa, launched their third major journey into al-Andalus. This area is now part of modern-day Spain.
• The Almoravid army took control of many smaller kingdoms there, known as taifas.
• Important cities like Córdoba, Seville, Grenada, Málaga, Almería, and Ronda were captured by the Almoravid troops led by Yusuf ibn Tashfin. This changed who was in charge of these regions.

New Ideas and Inventions

Arts and Culture

• In a region of France called Provence, a new type of musician and poet started to appear. These artists were called Troubadours. They were known for writing and performing songs, often about love and chivalry.

Technology and Science

• A Chinese writer named Qin Guan, who lived during the Song Dynasty, wrote a book called Can Shu. This title means "Book of Sericulture".
• In his book, Qin Guan described a special machine used for reeling silk. This machine was very advanced for its time.
• It included what is believed to be the world's oldest known mechanical belt drive. A belt drive is a system that uses a moving belt to transfer power between different parts of a machine.

Important Births in 1090

• Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (died in 1153)
• Eliezer ben Nathan of Mainz
• Qin Hui, who later became a powerful Prime Minister during China's Song Dynasty (died in 1155)

Notable Deaths in 1090

• June 26 – Jaromír (Bishop of Prague)
• July 3 – Egbert II, Margrave of Meissen (born around 1060)
• October 6 – Saint Adalbero

Images for kids

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  Hassan-i Sabbah (c. 1050–1124)

See also

In Spanish: 1090 para niños