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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1048. This year saw 3 significant events.

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1048 Timeline

  1. Bishop Bernold flees St Pieterskerk for Utrecht, Netherlands

    Bishop Bernold flees St Pieterskerk for Utrecht, Netherlands

  2. Battle of Kapetron: night battle between invading Seljuk Turks and Byzantine-Georgian forces of Constantine IX, Byzantin

    Battle of Kapetron: night battle between invading Seljuk Turks and Byzantine-Georgian forces of Constantine IX, Byzantines drive back Turks but unable to stop huge plunder

  3. Parliament of Worms: Emperor Henry III names his cousin Count Bruno van Egisheim-Dagsburg as Pope Leo IX

    Parliament of Worms: Emperor Henry III names his cousin Count Bruno van Egisheim-Dagsburg as Pope Leo IX

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What happened in 1048?
In 1048, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Bishop Bernold flees St Pieterskerk for Utrecht, Netherlands, Battle of Kapetron: night battle between invading Seljuk Turks and Byzantine-Georgian forces of Constantine IX, Byzantin, Parliament of Worms: Emperor Henry III names his cousin Count Bruno van Egisheim-Dagsburg as Pope Leo IX.

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