1024
Song government formalizes paper currency
Building on Sichuan's private merchant notes, the Song court issued official jiaozi banknotes backed by state reserves of coin and goods.
Death of Emperor Henry II
The last Ottonian ruler, a limping, pious bureaucrat who founded Bamberg and crushed Italian revolts, died at his hunting lodge at Grone.
Conrad II elected King of Germany
A modest Salian count from the Middle Rhine was raised to the throne by German magnates at Kamba.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1024?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1024. The most significant is Song government formalizes paper currency: Building on Sichuan's private merchant notes, the Song court issued official jiaozi banknotes backed by state reserves of coin and goods.
What era was 1024 part of?
1024 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1024?
The events from 1024 span East Asia and Europe.