980
| 980 • The Zanj Empire is founded by Ali ibn Hasan, succeeding the Kilwa Empire. |
1041
Age: 61y
| 1041 • Battle of Olivento fought near the river Olivento in Apulia in the Catepanate of Italy. Normans and Lombards led by William Iron Arm are victorious against the Byzantine Empire's Varangian Guard led by Michael Doukeianos, Catepan of Italy, and Harald Hardråde. |