Historical Events In 1053

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

Jun 23   In the year 1053 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  

Jul 07   Emperor Shirakawa of Japan (d. 1129) was born in the year 1053.  

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