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1093

The year 1093 began on a Saturday in the Julian calendar, marking significant events across Europe and Asia. In Eastern Europe, the Grand Prince of Kiev Vsevolod I Yaroslavich died after a 15-year reign on April 13th. This event led to a Kievan joint force being defeated by the Cumans at the Battle of the Stugna River in May, resulting in the death of Rostislav Vsevolodovich, prince of Pereyaslavl.

In England, Anselm became Archbishop of Canterbury on March 6th, succeeding Lanfranc. This appointment was part of a larger conflict between William II and Anselm over church appointments. Meanwhile, King Olaf III of Norway died on September 22nd after a 26-year reign. In Scotland, King Malcolm III invaded Northumberland but was killed by English forces under Earl Robert de Mowbray while besieging Alnwick Castle.

In Europe, an epidemic plague broke out in Artois, and the construction of the Catedral de Durham began in England, replacing the 'Iglesia Blanca' sajona. The year also saw significant events in Italy, where Conrad III joined his father's revolt against Emperor Henry IV and was crowned king.

In Asia, Zachas, Emir of Smyrna, made a siege of Abydos but was eventually killed by Kilitch Arslan, his son-in-law and an ally of Byzantine emperor Alexis Comnène. The year also saw the death of Regent Gao in China and Emperor Song Zhezong recalling the Reformers.

Deaths

Notable deaths in 1093 include:

* Vsevolod I Yaroslavich, Grand Prince of Kiev
* Rostislav Vsevolodovich, prince of Pereyaslavl
* King Olaf III of Norway
* Zachas, Emir of Smyrna
* Regent Gao
* Simon de Vermandois, French bishop
* William III, Count of Ponthieu

Events by Region

### Asia

The year 1093 saw significant events in Asia. The siege of Abydos was led by Zachas, who was eventually killed by Kilitch Arslan. Meanwhile, Byzantine General Manuel Boutoumitès suppressed the revolt of the governor of Cyprus Rapsomates.

### Europe

In Europe, an epidemic plague broke out in