The 1080s

Explore 26 historical events from 1080–1089.

Year by year

1080 5 1081 1 1083 2 1085 5 1086 5 1087 4 1088 1 1089 3

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Ísleifur Gissurarson, Icelandic bishop (born 1006)

Ísleifur Gissurarson, an Icelandic clergyman, became the first bishop of Iceland, following the adoption of Christianity in 1000 AD.

Ísleifur Gissurarson, Icelandic bishop (born 1006)

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Canute IV became King of Denmark upon the death of his brother Harald III

Canute IV, later known as Canute the Holy or Saint Canute, was King of Denmark from 1080 until 1086. Canute was an ambitious king who sought to strengthen the Danish monarchy, devo…

Canute IV became King of Denmark upon the death of his brother Harald III