List of 1071 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1071
Date | Event |
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April 15, 1071 | Bari, the last Byzantine possession in southern Italy, is surrendered to Robert Guiscard. |
August 26, 1071 | The Seljuq Turks defeat the Byzantine army at the Battle of Manzikert, and soon gain control of most of Anatolia. |