1014 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
| Decades: | 980s 990s 1000s – 1010s – 1020s 1030s 1040s |
| Years: | 1011 1012 1013 – 1014 – 1015 1016 1017 |
The year 1014 was a time of important events across the world. It was a year that started on a Friday, according to the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago. Many things happened in Europe, Asia, and Africa that changed history.
Major Events of 1014
Europe's Big Changes
New Emperor in Germany
On February 14, a special event happened in Europe. Pope Benedict VIII officially recognized and crowned Henry of Bavaria as the King of Germany. Henry had been ruling since the year 1003, but this crowning made his power even stronger.
Ireland's Battle for Freedom
A huge battle took place in Ireland on April 23. This was the Battle of Clontarf. Irish forces, led by their High King Brian Boru, fought against several groups of Vikings and their allies. The Irish won, and this battle greatly reduced the Vikings' power in Ireland. Sadly, King Brian Boru was killed during the battle.
Byzantine Empire's Victories
In July, the Byzantine Empire fought the First Bulgarian Empire in Greece. This was the Battle of Salonica. Later, on July 29, the Byzantine Emperor Basil II won a major victory against the Bulgarian army at the Battle of Kleidion. It is said that Basil II had 15,000 Bulgarian prisoners blinded, which reportedly caused the Bulgarian Tsar Samuil to die from shock. Because of this, Basil II became known as 'Boulgaroktonos', which means 'Bulgar-slayer'.
Kings and Returns
After the death of Sweyn I, King Ethelred II returned to England. He took back his crown as the King of England. Meanwhile, Cnut the Great, Sweyn's son, went back to Denmark. Also, in Norway, a type of duel called a Holmgang was made illegal.
Asia's Scholarly Work
New Commentary in Kashmir
In Kashmir, a wise teacher named Abhinavagupta shared his important writings. He circulated his "Greater commentary" on the Pratyabhijna Darshana. This was a significant contribution to philosophy and literature in that region.
Africa's Political Shift
Hammadids and Abbasids
In Africa, Hammad ibn Buluggin recognized the Abbasid Caliphate. This was an important political move that led to the Hammadids separating from the Zirids. It marked the beginning of a new political structure in the region.
Religious Developments
The Nicene Creed
For the first time ever, the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Symbol of the Faith was used during the Roman Mass. This happened because Henry II, the new Holy Roman Emperor, asked the Pope to add it. The Creed includes the filioque clause. Before this year, the Creed was not part of the regular church service.
English Homily
In England, Archbishop Wulfstan gave an important speech in Latin. It was called "Wulf's Address to the English".
People Born in 1014
- Abū 'Ubayd 'Abd Allāh al-Bakrī, a geographer and historian.
- Princess Constance of France, daughter of King Robert II.
People Who Died in 1014
- February 3 – Sweyn I Haraldsson Forkbeard, who was the king of Denmark.
- April 23 – Brian Boru, the brave high king of Ireland.
- June 25 – Athelstan Aetheling, the oldest son of King Ethelred the Unready.
- October 6 – Tsar Samuil of Bulgaria, the Bulgarian ruler.
- Sigurd the Stout, a Viking earl from the Orkney Islands.
- King Raja Raja Chola I, a powerful ruler of the Chola Empire in southern India, known for building many temples.
Images for kids
-
Basil II defeats the Bulgarians at Kleidon.
See also
In Spanish: 1014 para niños
