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1098

EVENTS

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December 12 — massacre of Ma'arrat Al-Numan where Crusaders resort to Cannibalism .

King Magnus III Of Norway (Magnus Barefoot) conquers the Orkney Islands , the Hebrides and the Isle Of Man

Cîteaux Abbey founded.

BIRTHS

September 16 — Hildegard Of Bingen , German mystic writer, and composer (d. 1179 )

DEATHS

Adhemar Of Le Puy , papal legate

Baldwin II, Count Of Hainaut

January 3 — Walkelin , first Norman Bishop Of Winchester