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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1071. This year saw 3 significant events.

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1071 Timeline

  1. Battle of Cassel; Robert I the Frisian defeats Arnulf III/I

    Robert I (1035 – 13 October 1093), known as Robert the Frisian, was count of Flanders from 1071 until his death in 1093.

  2. Bari falls to Robert Guiscard's Norman forces, ending Byzantine rule in Italy

    Bari falls to Robert Guiscard's Norman forces, ending Byzantine rule in Italy

  3. Battle of Manzikert: Seljuq Turks led by sultan Alp Arslan beat and capture Byzantine Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes

    Battle of Manzikert: Seljuq Turks led by sultan Alp Arslan beat and capture Byzantine Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes

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What happened in 1071?
In 1071, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Battle of Cassel; Robert I the Frisian defeats Arnulf III/I, Bari falls to Robert Guiscard's Norman forces, ending Byzantine rule in Italy, Battle of Manzikert: Seljuq Turks led by sultan Alp Arslan beat and capture Byzantine Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes.

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