1037 Facts for Kids

Year 1037 (which is written as MXXXVII in Roman numerals) was a common year starting on Saturday in the Julian calendar. This means it was a regular year, not a leap year, and it began on a Saturday.

Major Events of 1037

Building a Grand Cathedral: The construction of the impressive Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev was finished in 1037. This cathedral is a very important historical building.
A New King in Spain: Ferdinand I became the king of both Castile and Leon. These were two important kingdoms in what is now Spain.
England's New Ruler: Harold I took control of the crown of England. He became king, taking over from his half-brother, Harthacanute.
War in Sicily: A general named George Maniaces started a war against the Arabs in Sicily. Sicily is a large island south of Italy.

A Chinese Dictionary: In China, during the Song Dynasty, a special kind of dictionary called a rime dictionary was published. It was named the Jiyun. Rime dictionaries help people understand how words sound and rhyme.
Rise of the Seljuks: The Seljuq dynasty began in 1037. This was a powerful Turkish empire that would become very important in the history of the Middle East.

A Famous Poet: Su Dongpo was born in this year. He would later become a very famous Chinese poet, writer, and artist.

Archbishop Robert I: On March 16, Robert I, who was the Archbishop of Rouen (a high-ranking church leader), passed away.
King Bermudo III: On September 4, King Bermudo III of León died. He was born in the year 1010.
Avicenna, the Great Scholar: Avicenna, a very famous Persian physician, philosopher, and scientist, died in 1037. He was born in 980 and made many important discoveries and writings.
Duke Boleslaus III: Duke Boleslaus III of Bohemia also died in this year.