Events from 1088

University of Bologna founded - Irnerius begins teaching Roman law from newly discovered Digest of Justinian, birth of legal science in Western Europe

Rebellion of 1088 - barons supporting Robert Curthose defeated, Bishop Odo of Bayeux exiled

Death of Berengar of Tours - dies in communion with Church after genuine conversion

Construction begins on Cluny III, the third abbey church - will become largest church in Christendom until St. Peter's Basilica