1035 facts for kids

The year 1035 was a very important time in history, especially for Europe. During this year, several powerful leaders came to power, and some well-known figures passed away. It was a time of change for kingdoms like England, Denmark, and Norway.

New Leaders and Kingdoms

In 1035, new kings and dukes took charge in different parts of Europe, shaping the future of their lands.

Kings of England, Denmark, and Norway

• Harold Harefoot became the new King of England. He was the son of the famous King Canute the Great, who had ruled a large empire.
• Harthacanute, another son of Canute the Great, became the King of Denmark. He would later also become King of England.
• Magnus I, also known as Magnus the Good, became the King of Norway. He was a strong ruler who helped bring peace to his kingdom.

William the Conqueror Becomes Duke

• A young boy named William II became the Duke of Normandy. He was only about eight years old at the time. This William would later become very famous as William I of England when he invaded England in 1066. His becoming duke in 1035 was an early step in his journey to becoming one of the most well-known figures in English history.

Building and Town Rights

• In the city of Bari in Italy, construction began on the cathedral of Saint Sabino. Cathedrals were very important buildings in the Middle Ages, often taking many years to complete.
• The town of Koper (which is now in modern-day Slovenia) was given town rights. This meant it had special permissions and freedoms, like being able to hold markets or govern itself more. This was a big deal for towns back then.

Important People Who Died

The year 1035 also saw the deaths of several important rulers and figures.

Robert I, Duke of Normandy

• Between July 1st and 3rd, Robert I, Duke of Normandy, passed away. He was the father of William II, who would later become William the Conqueror. Robert died while on a pilgrimage, which was a religious journey, in a place called Nicaea (in modern-day Turkey). His death at a young age led to his son William becoming duke.

Other Notable Deaths

• On October 18th, Sancho III of Navarre died. He was a very powerful king who ruled over several kingdoms in what is now Spain. He was known as "Sancho the Great" because he expanded his lands and was a strong leader.
• On November 4th, Jaromír, the Duke of Bohemia (a region in the modern-day Czech Republic), passed away.
• On November 12th, Canute the Great died. He was one of the most powerful kings of his time, ruling over England, Denmark, Norway, and parts of Sweden. His death led to his sons, Harold Harefoot and Harthacanute, taking over parts of his vast empire.

Images for kids

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  King Harold I of England (r. 1035–1040)

See also

In Spanish: 1035 para niños