Historical Events In 1056

Apr 22   Supernova Crab nebula last seen by the naked eye.   

Aug 31   Byzantine Empress Theodora is recorded as becoming ill, dying suddenly a few days later, without children to succeed the throne, ending the Macedonian dynasty.   

Oct 05   Henry III, RC German King (1039-56), dies.   

Oct 05   The Holy Roman Emperor Henry III dies October 5 at age 38 and is succeeded as German king by his son of 5, who will reign until 1106 as Henry IV, with his mother Agnes as regent until 1065.   

Aug 31   Theodora, Byzantine Empress (b. 981) died on this day in history.   

Oct 05   Henry III, RC German King (1039-56), dies in the year 1056.