Historical Events In 1071

Feb 22   On this day in history arnulf III, earl of Flanders/Hainault (Arnulf I), dies in battle  

Feb 22   Battle of Cassel-Robert I the Frisian defeats Arnulf III/I on this day in history.  

Apr 16   Bari falls to Robert Guiscard, ending Byzantine rule in Italy in the year 1071.  

Apr 16   On this day in history five centuries of Byzantine rule in Italy end April 16 as Bari falls to Robert Guiscard after a 3-year Norman siege  

Aug 05   Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes captured/Islam advances through Europe on this day in history.  

Aug 12   Alp Arslan beat Byzantines, emperor Romanos IV Diogenes on this day in history.  

Aug 19   On this day in history battle at Manzikert: Seldjuken sultan Alp Arslan beats Byzantine King  

Aug 26   On this day in history battle of Manzikert, Byzantine Armenia (modern Malazgirt, Turkey). Fought between Byzantine Empire and Seljuq Turks.  

Aug 26   The Battle of Manzikert (Malaz Kard) virtually ends Byzantine power in Asia Minor in the year 1071.  

Oct 22   William IX, Duke of Aquitaine and poet (d. 1126) was born on this day in history.  

Feb 22   Arnulf III, earl of Flanders/Hainault (Arnulf I), dies in battle in the year 1071.