What happened in 1081

2 entries recorded for 1081, listed by date. That was 945 years ago.

1081 at a glance

Years ago
945 (as of 2026)
Century
11th century
Decade
1080s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

April

  • April 4

    Komnenos

    Historical event

    The Komnenos dynasty came to full power with the coronation of Alexios I Komnenos (pictured) as Byzantine emperor.

October

  • October 18

    Byzantine–Norman wars

    Historical event

    Byzantine–Norman wars: Robert Guiscard led an invasion of the Byzantine Empire, capturing Dyrrhachium in present-day Albania.

Questions about 1081

What happened in 1081?

This site records 2 entries for 1081, including Komnenos on April 4. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1081?

945 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1081 turns 945 this year.

Which century is 1081 in?

1081 falls in the 11th century, in the 1080s.

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