1071
| Years: 1068 1069 1070 - 1071 - 1072 1073 1074 | |
| Decades: 1040s 1050s 1060s - 1070s - 1080s 1090s 1100s | |
| Centuries: 10th century - 11th century - 12th century | |
Events
- Byzantine Empire loses Battle of Manzikert to Turkish army under Alp Arslan. Control of much of Asia Minor passes to the turks.
- The last Byzantine-controlled city in southern Italy, Bari, is captured.
- Construction of Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire, England begins.
Births
- October 22 - William IX, Duke of Aquitaine and vernacular poet
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