- Apr 1 Emperor Shenzong of China, 6th emperor of the Song dynasty in China, dies at 36
- May 25 Gregory VII [Ildebrando], Pope (1073-85), dies
- Jul 17 Robert Guiscard, Norman Duke of Apulia & Calabria, who conquered Southern Italy and Sicily, dies of a fever at about 70 (exact birthday uncertain, c. 1015)
- Sep 4 Irmgarde van Suchtelen, German countess of Aspel, hermit and saint, dies
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