1028 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
| Decades: | 990s 1000s 1010s – 1020s – 1030s 1040s 1050s |
| Years: | 1025 1026 1027 – 1028 – 1029 1030 1031 |
1028 was a year in history that used the Julian calendar. It was part of the 11th century, which was a long time ago!
Important Events of 1028
In the year 1028, some big changes happened in the Byzantine Empire. This was a powerful empire in Eastern Europe.
A New Emperor for the Byzantine Empire
- November 12 – The Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, Constantine VIII, was getting old and sick. He needed to choose someone to rule after him. He decided that his daughter, Zoe, should marry a man named Romanus Argyrus. This marriage meant Romanus would become the next emperor.
- November 15 – Just a few days later, Romanus Argyrus officially became the new Eastern Roman Emperor. He was known as Romanus III. This was a very important moment for the empire, as it got a new leader.
Images for kids
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This is a silver coin called a miliaresion from the time of Emperor Romanus III.
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A friendly robot!
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