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 • Constantine VIII succeeds his brother Basil II as Byzantine Emperor. |
1043
Nov
Age: 18y
marriageHeinrich III Ingelheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Bavaria ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
1043 • In Song Dynasty China, the statesmen Ouyang Xiu and Fan Zhongyan put forth the Qingli Reforms, which are halted by 1045. |
1050
Nov 11
Age: 25y
birth of childHeinrich IV 1 Source ⇓ |
1050 • Leofric becomes Bishop of Exeter. |
1077
Dec 14
Age: 53y
1077 • Dionysius V Lazaros becomes Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch. |