1017 facts for kids

The year 1017 (written as MXVII in Roman numerals) was a regular year that started on a Tuesday in the Julian calendar. It was a time of important changes and events across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Events

Europe

Political Changes

• Around May, a leader named Melus of Bari started a fight against the Byzantine Empire. He had help from soldiers from Normandy. His forces won three battles against the Byzantine army.
• Around July, Cnut the Great, who was the King of England, married Emma of Normandy. Emma was the widow of the previous king, Æthelred.
• King Cnut then divided England into four main areas called Earldoms. These were Wessex, Mercia, East Anglia, and Northumbria. Each earldom was ruled by an Earl.
• The city of Kiev suffered a big fire. It might also be around this time that people started building the famous Saint Sophia's Cathedral, Kiev.

Asia

New Leaders and Religions

• Abd-ar-Rahman IV became the new leader, or Caliph, of the Umayyad Caliphate. He took over from Suleiman II.
• Hamza ibn-'Ali ibn-Ahmad officially announced the start of the Druze religion. This happened during the rule of Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, who was the Caliph of the Fatimid Caliphate.

Africa

Conflicts and Rebellions

• In the city of Kairouan, there was a rebellion by Sunni Muslims against the Shi'ite Zirid rulers. The city was quickly taken back by the Zirids, but it was robbed and badly damaged.

Important People Born in 1017

• October 29 – Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor (died in 1056)
• Zhou Dunyi, a famous Neo-Confucian philosopher from Song Dynasty China (died in 1073)

Important People Who Died in 1017

• July 6 – Genshin, a Japanese scholar (born in 942)
• Abd-ar-Rahman IV, the Umayyad Caliph
• Eadric Streona, an Earldorman from Mercia
• Elvira of Castile (daughter of García I), a Regent of Leon (born in 965)
• Ramon Borrell, Count of Barcelona (born in 972)

Images for kids

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  Sculpture of Rajendra I (ruled from 1014–1044)

See also

In Spanish: 1017 para niños