1009 facts for kids

1009 (also written as MIX in Roman numerals) was a year in history that used the Julian calendar. It was the ninth year of the 2nd millennium (which started in the year 1001) and the 11th century (which started in the year 1001).

Important Events in 1009

This year saw several important events happen around the world.

First Mention of Lithuania

• February 14: The country of Lithuania was mentioned for the very first time in written records. This happened in the old books (called "annals") of a monastery in a place called Quedlinburg.

Destruction of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

• October 18: A very important church, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, was destroyed. This was done by a ruler named Caliph al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah. A Caliph was a leader in the Islamic world.

New Dynasty in Vietnam

• The Ly dynasty was started in Vietnam. This was the first time Vietnam had its own independent ruling family, meaning they ruled themselves without outside control.
• The first emperor of this new dynasty was Lý Thái Tổ, who ruled from 1009 to 1028.

Changes in Leadership

• In the Catholic Church, Sergius IV became the new Pope, taking over from John XVIII. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church.
• In the Caliphate of Córdoba (a powerful Islamic state in what is now Spain), Suleiman II became the new Caliph, replacing Mohammed II.

Changes in Korea

• The different areas (called "provinces") of Goryeo were reorganized. Goryeo was an ancient kingdom that is now modern-day Korea.

Images for kids

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  Emperor Lý Thái Tổ (ruled 1009–1028)

See also

In Spanish: 1009 para niños