1004 Facts for Kids

The year 1004 (written as MIV in Roman numerals) was a special kind of year called a leap year. It started on a Saturday in the Julian calendar, which was the calendar used back then. Many important events happened around the world during this year.

What Happened Around the World in 1004
Important People Born in 1004
Important People Who Died in 1004
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What Happened Around the World in 1004

Events in Africa

In North Africa, people faced tough times because of widespread diseases and a lack of food, known as a famine.

Events in Asia

In December, the Samanid dynasty, a powerful ruling family, came to an end in the city of Bukhara.
The Liao dynasty started a big battle against the Song Dynasty. Their armies met near Shanyang, which was north of the Song capital city, Kaifeng.
During the Battle of Shanzhou, a general from the Liao Dynasty named Xiao Talin was killed by a Chinese soldier using a crossbow.

Events in Europe

On May 14, Henry II was crowned the Holy Roman Emperor in a city called Pavia. After his crowning, a fight broke out between his German companions and the local people of Pavia, which turned into a full-scale battle.
Henry II also started a war against Boleslav of Poland. This war lasted for many years, until 1018.
Boleslaus I of Poland lost control of Bohemia. He had become the duke there just the year before. After he lost control, Jaromir became the new duke of Bohemia.
Sancho III became the king of several important regions: Navarre, Aragon, and Castille.
Sweyn I of Denmark, a powerful Viking king, attacked and destroyed the city of Norwich in England.
The city of Aberdeen in Scotland became a place where a bishop lived and worked, meaning it became a "bishopric."
Arab forces attacked and looted the city of Pisa in Italy.
The troops of a powerful leader named Al-Mansur attacked and looted the Catalan city of Manresa.
Pope John XVIII began his time as the leader of the Catholic Church, a role he held until 1009.

Important People Born in 1004

Abdallah ibn Al-Aftas (around this time)
Goda of England

Important People Who Died in 1004

November 13 – Abbon of Fleury, a well-known monk and scholar.
Adelaide of Aquitaine, who was the wife of Hugh Capet, a king of France.
Erik the Red, a famous Viking explorer who explored Greenland (he might have died in 1003 instead).
Li Jiqian, a leader of the Tangut people who helped create the new Western Xia Dynasty in northwestern China.