1034 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 10th century – 11th century – 12th century |
| Decades: | 1000s 1010s 1020s – 1030s – 1040s 1050s 1060s |
| Years: | 1031 1032 1033 – 1034 – 1035 1036 1037 |
The year 1034 was a time of important changes in different parts of the world. From the powerful Byzantine Empire to the lands of Europe, new leaders rose and old powers shifted. Let's explore some of the key events that shaped this year.
Important Events in 1034
A New Emperor in Byzantium
On April 11, a big change happened in the Byzantine Empire. This empire was a very strong and important country in Eastern Europe. Its capital city was Constantinople, which is now Istanbul in Turkey.
The empress at the time was Empress Zoe. She was a powerful ruler. She decided to marry her chamberlain, who was a high-ranking official in her palace. After they got married, she made him the new emperor. He became known as Michael IV. This was a major event because it meant a new leader for the entire Eastern Roman Empire.
Changes in Europe
In Europe, another important event took place. A region called Free County became part of the Holy Roman Empire. The Holy Roman Empire was a large group of lands in Central Europe, ruled by an emperor.
The Free County was a region in what is now France. When it became "subject to" the Holy Roman Empire, it meant that it was now under the control or influence of the empire. This was a common way that maps and borders changed during this time in history.
New Births in 1034
In this year, a future leader was born. On September 3, Emperor Go-Sanjō of Japan was born. He would later become an important emperor in Japan. He lived until the year 1073.
