1009 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
| Decades: | 970s 980s 990s – 1000s – 1010s 1020s 1030s |
| Years: | 1006 1007 1008 – 1009 – 1010 1011 1012 |
1009 (MIX) was a common year when the Julian calendar was used. It was the ninth year of the 2nd millennium and the 11th century.
Events
- February 14: First known mention of Lithuania, in the annals of the monastery of Quedlinburg.
- October 18: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is destroyed by Caliph al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah.
- The Ly dynasty, Vietnam's first independent dynasty, is proclaimed.
- Sergius IV succeeds John XVIII as Pope.
- Suleiman II succeeds Mohammed II as Caliph of Cordoba.
- Provinces of Goryeo (modern-day Korea) are redistributed.
Images for kids
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Emperor Lý Thái Tổ (r. 1009–1028)
Women's History Month on Kiddle
Women Scientists of Antiquity
 | Hypatia |
 | Agnodice |
 | Aglaonice |
 | Mary the Jewess |
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