Events on December 15

Date	Type	Event
15 December 1072	Deaths	(15 December) The second Sultan of the Seljuk Empire, Alp Arslan, died after he was stabbed by the commander of the Berzem Fortress, Yousef al-Khwarezmi. Sultan Alp Arslan is known for his marvellous victory over the Byzantines in the Battle of Manzikert (1071). He died at a young age of 41/42.