1091 facts for kids

The year 1091 (which is written as MXCI in Roman numerals) was a special year that started on a Wednesday. It was part of the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago.

What Happened in 1091?

Events Across Europe

• King William II of England led his army into Normandy, a region in France.
• Ladislaus I of Hungary, who was the King of Hungary, took control of an area called Slavonia.
• King Stjepan II of Croatia passed away. He was the last ruler from the Trpimirović dynasty, a family that had ruled Croatia for many years. He didn't have anyone to take over his kingdom.

Things That Happened in the British Isles

• On October 17, a very strong tornado hit London, England. It was so powerful that it destroyed parts of London Bridge.
• Henry, who was the third son of William the Conqueror, had to give up some of his land in Cotentin in Normandy. This happened after his two older brothers, William Rufus and Robert Curthose, made a peace agreement.
• King Malcolm III of Scotland tried to invade England. However, he wasn't successful and had to promise his loyalty to King William II of England.
• Cardiff Castle was built in Wales.

Events in the Mediterranean Sea Region

• On April 29, a group of people called the Pechenegs surrounded and attacked Constantinople, a very important city. But Emperor Alexius I and his army completely defeated them. This battle was so big that the Pechenegs were almost completely gone after it.
• In February, a group called the Normans finally took control of Noto. This finished their 30-year effort to take over Sicily from its previous Islamic rulers.
• The Islamic Abbadid family, who ruled parts of Spain, lost their power when another group called the Almoravids took over Seville. To deal with this new threat, the king of Badajoz, al-Mutawakkil ibn al-Aftas, got help from the kingdom of Castile. In return, he gave them control of Muslim areas along the Tagus river, including Sintra, Santarém, and Lisbon.
• Roger Guiscard took control of the island of Malta.

Changes in Religion

• Athanasius VI bar Khamoro became the new leader of the Syriac Orthodox Church in Antioch.

Important People Who Died

• June 17 – Dirk V, Count of Holland, who was a count in Holland.
• July 5 – Abbot William of Hirsau, a religious leader.
• August 25 – Sisnando Davides, a military leader.
• December 19 – Adelaide of Susa, a powerful noblewoman from Turin.
• Date unknown – Robert D'Oyly, who was the first Lord of Oxford Castle.

Images for kids

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  Roger I of Sicily was a powerful Norman leader who ruled from 1071 to 1101.

See also

In Spanish: 1091 para niños