Robert Guiscard's Norman force conquers Palermo
The Siege of Palermo was carried out by the Normans under the command of Robert Guiscard and Roger of Hauteville against the Muslim-held city of Palermo.
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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1072. This year saw 2 significant events.
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Robert Guiscard's Norman force conquers Palermo
The Siege of Palermo was carried out by the Normans under the command of Robert Guiscard and Roger of Hauteville against the Muslim-held city of Palermo.
Former Byzantine Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes blinded by rivals and exiled
Romanos IV Diogenes was Byzantine emperor from 1068 to 1071. Determined to halt the decline of the Byzantine military and to stop Turkish incursions into the empire, he is nevertheless best known for...
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- What happened in 1072?
- In 1072, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Robert Guiscard's Norman force conquers Palermo, Former Byzantine Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes blinded by rivals and exiled.