1001 facts for kids

1001 (also written as MI in Roman numerals) was a special year that started on a Wednesday. Back then, people used the Julian calendar. If we compare it to our modern Gregorian calendar, 1001 was the very first year of the 2nd millennium (a period of 1,000 years) and the start of the 11th century. It was a time when many important things happened around the world.

What Happened in 1001?

New Kings and Leaders

• Hungary Gets Its First King: A powerful leader named Stephen I of Hungary became the very first King of Hungary. He was given this important title by Pope Silvester II. This was a huge moment for Hungary, as it officially became a kingdom.
• A New Saint in England: In England, Edward the Martyr, who was once a King of England, was officially declared a saint. This process is called "canonisation," and it means the church recognized him as a very holy person.
• French King's New Marriage: King Robert II of France got married for the third time. His new wife was Constance Taillefer d'Arles. Royal marriages were often important for making alliances between powerful families.
• Changes in the Khmer Empire: In the Khmer Empire (a large and powerful kingdom in Southeast Asia), King Jayavarman V was replaced by new rulers. These were either Udayadityavarman I or Suryavarman I, or perhaps both. This shows a change in leadership for this ancient empire.

A Look into the Past

• Emperor Otto III Visits Charlemagne's Tomb: Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor did something very interesting. He had the tomb of Charlemagne opened. Charlemagne was a famous and powerful emperor who lived hundreds of years before Otto. This event happened at Aachen Cathedral in Germany. It was a way for Otto to connect with the great leaders of the past.