What Happened in 1073

Major Events

  • Apr 22 Pope Alexander II buried and Ildebrando chosen as Pope Gregory VII

Who Died in 1073

  • Apr 21 Alexander II [Anselmo da Baggio], Pope (1061-73), dies
  • Jun 15 Go-Sanjō, 71st Emperor of Japan (1068-73), dies at 38
  • Jul 12 Johannes Gualbertus, Italian monk/saint, dies
  • Dec 20 Dominic of Silos, Spanish Benedictine monk and Roman Catholic saint, dies at 73 [exact birthdate uncertain]



World Leaders in 1073