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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 10th century11th century12th century
Decades: 980s  990s  1000s  – 1010s –  1020s  1030s  1040s
Years: 1013 1014 101510161017 1018 1019


The year 1016 was a leap year starting on Sunday in the Julian calendar. Many important events happened this year, especially in Europe and Asia, shaping the future of several kingdoms and empires.

Major Events of 1016

Changes in Leadership

New Rulers in Japan and England

In Japan, on March 10, Emperor Sanjō decided to give up his throne. His cousin, Emperor Go-Ichijō, who was only about 8 years old, became the new emperor.

In England, King Ethelred the Unready passed away on April 23. His son, Edmund Ironside, took over as king. However, Edmund's reign was short and full of battles against the Danes.

Cnut Becomes King of England

After several battles, including the Battle of Ashingdon on October 18, the Danish prince Cnut defeated King Edmund. This left Edmund as king of only Wessex, a part of England.

On November 30, King Edmund died. After his death, Cnut took control of the entire Kingdom of England, becoming its new king.

Important Battles

Naval Victory in Norway

On March 25, the Battle of Nesjar took place off the coast of Norway. Olaf Haraldsson won this important naval battle against his former co-ruler, Sweyn Haakonsson. This victory helped Olaf confirm his position as the King of Norway.

English and Danish Clashes

Around May, the Battle of Brentford happened near London. King Edmund of England managed to defeat the Danish forces led by Prince Cnut.

End of Khazaria

In Eastern Europe, Georgius Tzul, who ruled a land called Khazaria, was captured. This happened when forces from the Byzantine Empire and Kievan Rus' worked together. This event effectively marked the end of Khazaria as an independent state.

Other Significant Events

Earthquake in Jerusalem

In Asia, powerful Earthquakes caused damage to the Dome of the Rock in the Old City of Jerusalem. This important religious building was partly destroyed.

Italian Republics Fight Muslims

The republics of Pisa and Genoa in Italy launched a naval attack. They targeted Muslim strongholds on the island of Sardegna, especially Porto Torres. They successfully defeated the fleet of Mujahid al-Amiri al-Muwaffaq, the king of Denia.

Normans Arrive in Southern Italy

Melus of Bari tried for a second time to fight against the Byzantine rulers in Southern Italy. To help him, he hired soldiers from Normandy. These soldiers, known as Normans, would later play a huge role in taking over Southern Italy. This event accidentally started the rise of Norman rule in the region.

People Born in 1016

  • July 26 – Duke Casimir I of Poland was born. He would later become a very important ruler in Poland.

People Who Died in 1016

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