1001

Alternate uses, see Number 1001

Centuries: 10th century - 11th century - 12th century

Decades: 950s 960s 970s 980s 990s - 1000s - 1010s 1020s 1030s 1040s 1050s

Years: 996 997 998 999 1000 - 1001 - 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006

Events

• Accession of first king of Hungary, Stephen I.
• Canonisation of Edward the Martyr, king of England.
• King Robert II 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 has Charlemagne's vault opened (see Aachen Cathedral).

Births

• Nicephorus III, emperor of Byzantium

Deaths

• Hroswitha of Gandersheim, dramatist

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