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Who Was Alive in 1056

3 of 492 historical figures were alive in 1056

William the Conqueror
William the ConquerorAge 28
1028–1087 · Politics & Leadership
Norman king who conquered England
 Shen Kuo
Shen KuoAge 25
1031–1095 · Science & Invention
Song dynasty polymath who described the magnetic compass
 Omar Khayyam
Omar KhayyamAge 8
1048–1131 · Science & Invention
Persian mathematician, astronomer and poet

Also Died in 1056

Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor
1017–1056 · died October 5
Holy Roman Emperor from 1046 to 1056

Sources

  1. 1056 — Wikipedia. Births, deaths and events of the year
  2. William the Conqueror — Wikipedia
  3. Shen Kuo — Wikipedia
  4. Omar Khayyam — Wikipedia
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