1032 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
| Decades: | 1000s 1010s 1020s – 1030s – 1040s 1050s 1060s |
| Years: | 1029 1030 1031 – 1032 – 1033 1034 1035 |
The year 1032 was a leap year starting on Saturday in the Julian calendar. It was a time of changes in leadership and the first mentions of important places.
Important Events in 1032
Changes in Leadership
On October 21, a new leader for the Catholic Church was chosen. Pope Benedict IX became the 145th pope, taking over from Pope John XIX. This was a significant event for many people in Europe at the time.
New Places Mentioned
The year 1032 is also important because it marks the first time the city of Kursk was written about in history. Kursk is a city located in what is now Russia.
People Born in 1032
- February 16 – Emperor Yingzong of China was born. He later became a powerful ruler of the Song Dynasty.
- King Vratislav II of Bohemia was born. He would become the first king of Bohemia.
- Cheng Hao, a famous philosopher from the Song Dynasty in China, was also born this year. He was known for his ideas in Neo-Confucianism.
People Who Died in 1032
- In October, Pope John XIX passed away. He was the pope before Benedict IX.
- Bezprym, who was a duke of Poland, also died this year.
Images for kids
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Pope Benedict IX served as pope from 1032 to 1044.
See also
In Spanish: 1032 para niños
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