1013
Sweyn Forkbeard conquers England
This time the Danish king came not to plunder but to take the throne.
Al-Biruni measures the earth
At a fort in northern India, the Khwarezmian polymath used a clever geometrical method involving the angle of declination from a mountain peak to estimate…
Suryavarman I expands Khmer Empire into Thailand
The Khmer king pushed his armies westward into the Chao Phraya basin, nearly doubling the number of cities under Angkor's control from twenty to fifty.
Thietmar of Merseburg writes his Chronicle
The German bishop completed his invaluable chronicle of Ottonian and early Salian history, recording everything from imperial politics to Polish expansion…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1013?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1013. The most significant is Sweyn Forkbeard conquers England: This time the Danish king came not to plunder but to take the throne. London held out, but the rest of the country submitted.
What era was 1013 part of?
1013 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1013?
The events from 1013 span Europe, Central Asia and Southeast Asia.