1090s facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
| Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
| Decades: | 1060s 1070s 1080s – 1090s – 1100s 1110s 1120s |
| Years: | 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
The 1090s was a ten-year period that began on January 1, 1090, and ended on December 31, 1099. This decade saw many important events across different parts of the world. From new capitals being formed to major conflicts, these years shaped history.
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Key Events of the 1090s
- 1090: The city of Béjaïa in Algeria became the new capital for the Hammadid Dynasty. A dynasty is a series of rulers from the same family.
- 1091: King William II of England led his army into Normandy, a region in France. This was part of a power struggle between England and France.
- 1093: Sviatopolk II became the Grand Prince of Kiev. This made him the main leader of Kievan Rus', which was a large and powerful state in Eastern Europe at the time.
- 1094: A famous military leader known as El Cid took control of Valencia in Spain. He became its ruler, leading the city.
- 1095-1099: The First Crusade took place during these years. This was a series of religious wars where Christian armies from Europe traveled to the Middle East. Their goal was to take control of holy lands.
Births
- for more information, see Category:1090s births.
Deaths
- for more information, see Category:1090s deaths.
See also
In Spanish: Años 1090 para niños
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