Year by year · 11th century

1085

1085 in world history: 3 events and 4 deaths. 465 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 25 May

    Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo

    Alfonso VI entered Toledo after its Muslim ruler surrendered. The old Visigothic capital became a centre where Christian, Jewish and Muslim scholars translated Arabic learning into Latin.

    Almoravid EmpireAlfonso VI of CastileToledo
ProfileState387 states with a known seat in 1085Open the atlas at 1085 →

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Died in 1085 4

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