Historical Events In 1053

Apr 15   Godwin, Earl of Wessex on this day in history.   

Jun 23   In the year 1053 norseman Robert Guiscard gains victory at Civitate over papal forces raised by Leo IX, who is captured Robert, 38, takes Benevento from the Byzantines and founds the Norman Empire that will rule southern Italy until 1194   

Jul 07   On this day in history birth of emperor Shirakawa of Japan (d. 1129)   

Apr 15   Godwin, Earl of Wessex died in the year 1053.