What Happened in 1085

Major Events

  • May 25 Alfonso VI of León and Castile captures the Muslim taifa of Toledo
  • Oct 8 San Marcos ministry in Venice initiated

Who Died in 1085

  • Apr 1 Emperor Shenzong of China, 6th emperor of the Song dynasty in China, dies at 36
  • May 25 Gregory VII [Ildebrando], Pope (1073-85), dies
  • Jul 17 Robert Guiscard, Norman Duke of Apulia & Calabria, who conquered Southern Italy and Sicily, dies of a fever at about 70 (exact birthday uncertain, c. 1015)
  • Sep 4 Irmgarde van Suchtelen, German countess of Aspel, hermit and saint, dies



World Leaders in 1085