Historical Events In 1053

Apr 15   Godwin, Earl of Wessex in the year 1053.  

Jun 23   Norseman Robert Guiscard gains victory at Civitate over papal forces raised by Leo IX, who is captured Robert, 38, takes Benevento from the Byzantines and founds the Norman Empire that will rule southern Italy until 1194 on this day in history.  

Jul 07   Emperor Shirakawa of Japan (d. 1129) was born on this day in history.  

Apr 15   Godwin, Earl of Wessex died on this day in history.