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| + | == Events == | ||
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| + | === By place === | ||
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| + | ==== Europe ==== | ||
| + | * [[Almoravid dynasty|Almoravid]] forces (supported with fighters from local [[Al-Andalus|Andalusian]] provinces), under Sultan [[Yusuf ibn Tashfin]], besiege [[Aledo, Spain|Aledo]], but are forced to retreat, by the arrival of Spanish troops of King [[Alfonso VI of León and Castile|Alfonso VI]] ('''the Brave''') of [[Kingdom of Castile|Castile]].<ref>Gilbert Meynier (2010). ''L'Algérie cœur du Maghreb classique. De l'ouverture islamo-arabe au repli (658–1518)''. Paris: La Découverte; p. 83.</ref> | ||
| + | * Catalonian troops, under Count [[Berenguer Ramon II, Count of Barcelona|Berenguer Ramon II]], reconquer [[Tarragona]] (lost again in [[1108]]). He will rule [[Catalonia]] with his 6-year-old nephew [[Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Barcelona|Ramon Berenguer III]], until he comes of age.<ref>McGrank, Lawrence (1981). ''Norman crusaders and the Catalan reconquest: Robert Burdet and te principality of Tarragona 1129–55''. Journal of Medieval History. 7 (1): 67–82. </ref> | ||
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| + | ==== England ==== | ||
| + | * Spring – A [[Rebellion of 1088|rebellion]] led by [[William the Conqueror]]'s half-brothers [[Odo of Bayeux]] and [[Robert, Count of Mortain|Robert]] (2nd [[Earl of Cornwall]]), begins against King [[William II of England|William II]] with the aim to remove him from the throne. Odo's revolt in [[Kent]] and [[Sussex]] is supported by nobles across the country. | ||
| + | * The [[Worcestershire]] rebellion led by [[de Lacy#Lords of Pontefract, Bowland and Clitheroe|Robert de Lacy]] (a son of [[de Lacy|Ilbert de Lacy]]) is dealt with quickly by [[Wulfstan (died 1095)|Wulfstan]], bishop of [[Anglican Diocese of Worcester|Worcester]], who calls on those knights and local landowners still loyal to William II to defend Worcester. Many of the rebels are captured or killed. | ||
| + | * William II calls the representatives of the [[fyrd]] to a meeting in [[London]]. He promises (with the support of [[Lanfranc]], bishop of [[Diocese of Canterbury|Canterbury]]) the people better laws, and the removal of taxes if they support him against the rebels. | ||
| + | * William II lays siege to [[Pevensey Castle]] where Odo of Bayeux has taken shelter with Robert. Odo is forced to surrender, and agrees to go to [[Rochester, Kent|Rochester]] to convince the rebels to accept William as the rightful king of [[Kingdom of England|England]]. | ||
| + | * Summer – William II lays siege to [[Rochester Castle]] and puts down the revolt. Odo of Bayeux and the rebels surrender (only agreeing that their lives will be spared). William takes Odo's lands and exiles him to [[Duchy of Normandy|Normandy]]. | ||
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| + | ==== Africa ==== | ||
| + | * [[Nasir ibn Alnas]], ruler of the [[Hammadid dynasty|Hammadids]], dies after a 26-year reign. He is succeeded by his son [[Al-Mansur ibn al-Nasir]] (until [[1104]]). | ||
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| + | ==Other== | ||
| + | * The oldest extant university, the [[University of Bologna]], is founded in [[Kingdom of Italy (Holy Roman Empire)|Italy]] (approximate date). | ||
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| + | * [[March 12]] – Pope [[Pope Urban II|Urban II]] (or '''Urbanus''') succeeds [[Pope Victor III|Victor III]] as the 159th [[pope]] of the [[Catholic Church]] in [[Rome]]. | ||
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Events
By place
Europe
- Almoravid forces (supported with fighters from local Andalusian provinces), under Sultan Yusuf ibn Tashfin, besiege Aledo, but are forced to retreat, by the arrival of Spanish troops of King Alfonso VI (the Brave) of Castile.[1]
- Catalonian troops, under Count Berenguer Ramon II, reconquer Tarragona (lost again in 1108). He will rule Catalonia with his 6-year-old nephew Ramon Berenguer III, until he comes of age.[2]
England
- Spring – A rebellion led by William the Conqueror's half-brothers Odo of Bayeux and Robert (2nd Earl of Cornwall), begins against King William II with the aim to remove him from the throne. Odo's revolt in Kent and Sussex is supported by nobles across the country.
- The Worcestershire rebellion led by Robert de Lacy (a son of Ilbert de Lacy) is dealt with quickly by Wulfstan, bishop of Worcester, who calls on those knights and local landowners still loyal to William II to defend Worcester. Many of the rebels are captured or killed.
- William II calls the representatives of the fyrd to a meeting in London. He promises (with the support of Lanfranc, bishop of Canterbury) the people better laws, and the removal of taxes if they support him against the rebels.
- William II lays siege to Pevensey Castle where Odo of Bayeux has taken shelter with Robert. Odo is forced to surrender, and agrees to go to Rochester to convince the rebels to accept William as the rightful king of England.
- Summer – William II lays siege to Rochester Castle and puts down the revolt. Odo of Bayeux and the rebels surrender (only agreeing that their lives will be spared). William takes Odo's lands and exiles him to Normandy.
Africa
- Nasir ibn Alnas, ruler of the Hammadids, dies after a 26-year reign. He is succeeded by his son Al-Mansur ibn al-Nasir (until 1104).
Other
- The oldest extant university, the University of Bologna, is founded in Italy (approximate date).
- March 12 – Pope Urban II (or Urbanus) succeeds Victor III as the 159th pope of the Catholic Church in Rome.
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References
- ↑ Gilbert Meynier (2010). L'Algérie cœur du Maghreb classique. De l'ouverture islamo-arabe au repli (658–1518). Paris: La Découverte; p. 83.
- ↑ McGrank, Lawrence (1981). Norman crusaders and the Catalan reconquest: Robert Burdet and te principality of Tarragona 1129–55. Journal of Medieval History. 7 (1): 67–82.
