1010 facts for kids

The year 1010 (also written as MX in Roman numerals) was a special kind of year called a common year starting on Sunday. It followed the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago. Many important things happened around the world in 1010.

Important Events of 1010

Events Around the World

Europe

• The city of Yaroslavl in Russia is believed to have been started around this time.
• In Spain, Hisham II became the leader (called a caliph) of the Umayyad Caliphate in Córdoba again. He took over from Muhammad II al-Mahdi.
• The Count of Barcelona joined forces with some Muslim rebels. Together, they attacked and damaged the city of Cordoba.

Asia

• The Lý Dynasty began in Vietnam (or possibly in 1009). This new dynasty moved the capital city to Hanoi.
• The famous Persian poet Ferdowsi finished writing his epic poem called The Shahnameh (which means "Book of Kings").
• In Korea, the king of the Goryeo kingdom was removed from power in a rebellion. This led to an invasion by the Liao Dynasty. The Korean capital city of Gaegyeong was burned during this conflict, known as the Second Goryeo-Khitan War.
• Song Zhun from the Song Dynasty in China completed a huge atlas of China. This atlas was based on the earlier work of geographer Lu Duosun. It had 1,556 chapters with maps of every region, city, town, and village. This amazing project took 39 years to finish!

Americas

• The Viking explorer Thorfinn Karlsefni tried to start a new settlement in North America. This happened around this time.

Events by Topic

Art and Architecture

• The building of the Brihadeeswarar temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India, was completed. This temple was built by the Chola Dynasty during the Early Medieval period.
• A wall painting showing Rajaraja I and his teacher was made inside the Brihadeeswarar temple. This artwork is also from the Chola Dynasty and the Early Medieval period.

Literature

• Lady Murasaki wrote The Tale of Genji in Japanese. This is one of the world's first novels.
• The epic poem Beowulf was written by a writer whose name is not known.

Technology

• Eilmer of Malmesbury tried to fly using a glider that he built himself.

Famous Births in 1010

• May 30 – Emperor Renzong of China (died in 1063)
• June 2 – Benno, who became a bishop in Meissen (died in 1106)
• King Bermudo III of León (died in 1037)
• Ali Ahmad Nasawi, a famous scholar (died in 1075)
• Michael IV the Paphlagonian, who became a Byzantine Emperor (died in 1041)
• Archbishop Gebhard of Salzburg (died in 1088)
• Otto of Savoy (died in 1060)
• Adalbero of Würzburg, who was a Bishop of Würzburg (died in 1090)

Notable Deaths in 1010

• John Curcuas, a Byzantine leader in Italy
• Ælfric of Eynsham, an English abbot (a leader of a monastery)
• Aimoin, a French monk and writer of history

See also

In Spanish: 1010 para niños