After her husband's death in 1056, Agnes served as regent on behalf of her young son, Heinrich (Henry) IV. Despite being related to kings of Italy and Burgundy, Agnes was not known as a quality leader. During her rule, she would give away three duchies - Bavaria , Swabia , and Carinthia , to relatives.
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1025
| 1025 • Srivijaya, a partly Buddhist kingdom based in Sumatra, is attacked by the Chola Empire of southern India in a dispute over trading rights in South-east Asia. It survives, but declines in importance. |
1043
Nov
Age: 18y
marriageHeinrich III Ingelheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Bavaria ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1043 • The first king of the Kingdom of Nri, Eze Nri Ìfikuánim is installed in West Africa. |
1050
Nov 11
Age: 25y
birth of childHeinrich IV 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1050 • Hedeby is sacked by King Harald Hardråde of Norway during the course of a conflict with Sweyn II of Denmark. |
1077
Dec 14
Age: 53y
| 1077 • The first recorded Trial by combat is held in England. |