1029

This page relates to the year 1029 Calendrier Julien.

Events

  • Mahmud de Ghazni extends its domination at the expense of the Buyides in Iraq.

  • Rainulf Drengot, adventurer Norman, becomes count d' Aversa (Rainulf Ier), which is given to him by the duke of Naples. It is the first Norman establishment in Italy of the South.
  • the regent of Norway Håkon Eiriksson drowns. Knut sends his/her natural son at once Sven, born from his/her Ælgifu concubine, to take the head of the kingdom.
  • the Moravie is attached to the Bohemia.

Art & culture

  • Berenger of Turns, after having studied under the direction of the bishop and scholar Fulbert of Chartres, returns to Tours, joined the chapter of Saint Martin's day and becomes principal. He acquires a reputation of honest and independent thinker, excelling in logic, medicine, poetry and theology.

Births in 1029

Death in 1029

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