1020s facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
| Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
| Decades: | 990s 1000s 1010s – 1020s – 1030s 1040s 1050s |
| Years: | 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
The 1020s was a ten-year period, or decade, that started on January 1, 1020, and ended on December 31, 1029. It was the third decade of the 11th century. During this time, many important events happened in different parts of the world.
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Major Events of the 1020s
Valencia Becomes Independent
- 1021 – The city of Valencia, which is in modern-day Spain, became an independent state. It was called a taifa, which means a small kingdom. Before this, it had been ruled by soldiers from Slavic lands for about ten years.
The Salian Dynasty Begins
- 1024 – A new ruling family, known as the Salian Dynasty, was started in the Holy Roman Empire. This empire was a large group of lands in Central Europe. Conrad II was the person who founded this important dynasty.
A New Pope is Chosen
- 1024 – John XIX became the new Pope, who is the leader of the Catholic Church. He took over from his brother, who had been Pope before him.
Conrad II Becomes Emperor
- 1027 – On March 26, Pope John XIX officially crowned Conrad II as the Holy Roman Emperor. This was a very important ceremony that made him the official ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.
Henri I Crowned King of France
- 1027 – On May 14, Henri I was crowned the new king of France. His crowning ceremony took place at the famous Reims Cathedral.
Aldred Becomes Abbot
- 1027 – A man named Aldred became the abbot of Tavistock. An abbot is the head of a monastery, which is a place where monks live and work.
Tibetan Calendar Starts
- 1027 – This year marked the beginning of the Tibetan calendar. This special calendar is used in Tibet for religious and cultural events.
New Emperor for Byzantium
- 1028 – On November 12, the dying Emperor Constantine VIII of the Byzantine Empire arranged for his daughter, Zoe, to marry Romanus Argyrus. Romanus was chosen to be the next ruler.
- 1028 – Just three days later, on November 15, Romanus Argyrus officially became the new Eastern Roman Emperor. He was known as Romanus III.
Notable Births
See also
In Spanish: Años 1020 para niños
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