Theodora crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire
Theodora Porphyrogenita was Byzantine Empress from 21 April 1042 to her death on 31 August 1056, and sole ruler from 11 January 1055.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1055. This year saw 3 significant events.
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1055 Timeline
Theodora crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire
Theodora Porphyrogenita was Byzantine Empress from 21 April 1042 to her death on 31 August 1056, and sole ruler from 11 January 1055.
German Bishop Gebhard of Dollnstein-Hirschberg named Pope Victor II
Pope Victor II (1018 – 28 July 1057), born Gebhard von Dollnstein-Hirschberg, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 April 1055 until his death in 1057.
Seldjuken under Toghril Beg occupy Baghdad
Seldjuken under Toghril Beg occupy Baghdad
Events
German Bishop Gebhard of Dollnstein-Hirschberg named Pope Victor II
Pope Victor II (1018 – 28 July 1057), born Gebhard von Dollnstein-Hirschberg, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 13 April 1055 until his death in 1057.
Seldjuken under Toghril Beg occupy Baghdad
Seldjuken under Toghril Beg occupy Baghdad
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1055?
- In 1055, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Theodora crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire, German Bishop Gebhard of Dollnstein-Hirschberg named Pope Victor II, Seldjuken under Toghril Beg occupy Baghdad.