1001 - Definition and Overview

For other uses, see number 1001.

Events

• Grand Prince Stephen I of Hungary is named the first King of Hungary by Pope Silvester II.
• Canonisation of Edward the Martyr, king of England.
• Robert II, King of France marries for the third time, with Constance Taillefer d'Arles.
• Khmer king Jayavarman V is succeeded by Udayadityavarman I and/or Suryavarman I.
• Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor has Charlemagne's vault opened (see Aachen Cathedral).

Births

• Nicephorus III, later Eastern Roman Emperor
• Godwin, Earl of Wessex (approximate year)
• Duncan I of Scotland

Deaths

• Hroswitha of Gandersheim, dramatist