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==== Europe ====
* Prince [[Pandulf IV of Capua]] becomes the ''[[de facto]]'' ruler of southern [[Kingdom of Italy (Holy Roman Empire)|Italy]] – holding Capua and [[Duchy of Naples|Naples]] himself – this in support with his powerful allies [[Duchy of Amalfi|Amalfi]], [[Principality of Salerno|Salerno]] and [[Duchy of Benevento|Benevento]]. Only the [[Duchy of Gaeta]] remains out of his grasp. 
* [[Rainulf Drengot]], head of a mercenary band of [[Normans|Norman]] knights, is approached by Duke [[John V of Gaeta]] and is persuaded to change sides. With Norman help, Duke [[Sergius IV of Naples|Sergius IV]] recovers Naples from Capuan occupation.
* Duke [[Bretislav I]] ('''Bohemian Achilles''') of [[Duchy of Bohemia|Bohemia]] of the [[Přemyslid dynasty|Přemyslid Dynasty]] reconquers [[Moravia]] from [[Greater Poland|Poland]] (approximate date).