Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor

Historical eventFebruary 31047

Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor

Emperor Henry III declared Drogo of Hauteville to be count of all Apulian and Calabrian Normans.

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When
Tuesday, February 3 1047979 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
11th century · 1040s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 1047.

What happened

Emperor Henry III declared Drogo of Hauteville to be count of all Apulian and Calabrian Normans.

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February 3 1047 — 979 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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