1012
Martyrdom of Alphege
Held for months in Danish chains at Greenwich, the archbishop of Canterbury refused to allow ransom to ruin his poor tenants.
Mahmud of Ghazni raids Thanesar
The Ghaznavid sultan's army stormed the Hindu pilgrimage city of Thanesar in Haryana, sacking its temples and carrying off a bronze idol of Chakraswamin.
Song astronomers refine star catalogues
Court astronomers at the Song observatory in Kaifeng completed a revised star catalogue that recorded the positions of over a thousand stars…
Ly Thai To constructs temples at Thang Long
The Vietnamese founder-king, a devout Buddhist, ordered the construction of pagodas and temple complexes across his new capital at Thang Long.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1012?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1012. The most significant is Martyrdom of Alphege: Held for months in Danish chains at Greenwich, the archbishop of Canterbury refused to allow ransom to ruin his poor tenants.
What era was 1012 part of?
1012 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1012?
The events from 1012 span Europe, South Asia, East Asia and Southeast Asia.