1017
Cnut crowned King of England
The Danish prince, consolidating his grip, divided England into four earldoms, killed or banished surviving members of the old house of Wessex, and married…
Goryeo Korea consolidates under Hyeonjong
The young Korean king, restored after a Khitan invasion had driven him from his capital, rebuilt Kaesong and commissioned the carving of the Tripitaka Koreana…
Al-Hakim's persecutions intensify in Egypt
The Fatimid caliph, whose edicts had already ordered the destruction of the Holy Sepulchre, imposed increasingly bizarre restrictions on Christians and Jews…
Song court regulates tea trade
The Song government established a state monopoly on tea purchasing and distribution, recognizing that the beverage had become essential to daily life…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1017?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1017. The most significant is Cnut crowned King of England.
What era was 1017 part of?
1017 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1017?
The events from 1017 span Europe, East Asia and Middle East.