The world in 1055 AD — what happened that year

5 events the sources record for this year, grouped by region.

What happened

China (3)

• Emperor Xingzong died at a temporary palace, aged 40; Hongji, King of Yanzhao, succeeded him. (History of Liao (Liaoshi) 遼史 卷20 重熙24年 8月)
• Emperor Daozong was enthroned before the coffin. (History of Liao (Liaoshi) 遼史 卷21 重熙24年 8月)
• Xingzong was buried at Jingling (Qingling). (History of Liao (Liaoshi) 遼史 卷21 清寧1年 11月)

Western Europe (2)

• Earl Siward died at York and was buried in the Galmanho monastery he himself had founded. (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1055 항 (pg657.txt 줄 6538))
• At the great council in London, Earl Ælfgar was banished on a charge of treason, though he was almost without guilt. (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1055 항 (pg657.txt 줄 6538))

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