1096 facts for kids

The year 1096 was a special kind of year called a leap year. It started on a Tuesday. This was according to the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago.

Important Events of 1096

New Leaders and Learning

In 1096, a man named Bernhard became the Bishop of Brandenburg. A bishop is an important religious leader. Brandenburg was a region in what is now Germany.

The famous University of Oxford in England had its first recorded teaching in 1096. This means it was the first time lessons were officially written down there. It's one of the oldest universities in the world!

The Start of the Crusades

The year 1096 marked the beginning of the Crusades. These were a series of big religious wars. People from Christian Europe traveled to the Middle East. They wanted to take control of places like Jerusalem, which they called the "Holy Land."

The first part of these wars was called the First Crusade. It actually started with two smaller movements:

• The People's Crusade: This was a large group of ordinary people. They were led by a preacher named Peter the Hermit. They set off for the Holy Land before the main army.
• The German Crusade: This was another group that started around the same time.

These early crusades faced many challenges. They showed how difficult the journey and the fighting would be.

Changes in Power

In Venice, a city in Italy, a new leader was chosen. His name was Vital I Michele, and he became the Doge of Venice. A Doge was like the chief ruler of Venice for many centuries.

In Spain, Peter I, who was the King of Aragon, conquered the city of Huesca. This was an important victory for his kingdom.

A New Kingdom in Asia

Far away in Asia, a new kingdom was founded. This kingdom was called Phayao. Today, Phayao is a province in the country of Thailand.

Images for kids

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  Peter the Hermit preaching in Cologne, to gather followers for the People's Crusade.

See also

In Spanish: 1096 para niños