1028
Cnut conquers Norway
Sailing north with fifty ships laden with English silver, the Danish-English king exploited Norwegian discontent with Olaf Haraldsson.
Song court establishes new medical academies
Emperor Renzong ordered the founding of state-sponsored medical schools in provincial capitals, with standardized curricula covering herbal pharmacology…
Ly Thai To dies; Ly Thai Tong succeeds in Vietnam
The founder of the Ly dynasty died after nearly two decades of consolidating Vietnamese independence from Chinese influence.
Death of Constantine VIII at Constantinople
Basil's pleasure-loving brother, who had shared the throne nominally for decades, died after three years of sole rule characterized mostly by blinding…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1028?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1028. The most significant is Cnut conquers Norway: Sailing north with fifty ships laden with English silver, the Danish-English king exploited Norwegian discontent with Olaf Haraldsson.
What era was 1028 part of?
1028 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1028?
The events from 1028 span Europe, East Asia and Southeast Asia.