1032
Emperor Renzong begins his long reign in Song China
The young Song emperor, celebrated by later generations as a model of Confucian virtue, assumed personal rule after years of regency.
Burgundy annexed to the Holy Roman Empire
When the childless Rudolph III of Burgundy died, his kingdom passed by treaty to his nephew Conrad II.
Khmer artisans carve Baphuon temple at Angkor
Under Suryavarman I's patronage, Khmer builders began raising the Baphuon, a massive sandstone temple-mountain at the center of the royal city of Angkor Thom.
Trans-Saharan trade routes shift eastward
As political instability in Morocco disrupted western caravan routes, trans-Saharan trade increasingly flowed through Kanem and the Lake Chad basin…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1032?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1032. The most significant is Emperor Renzong begins his long reign in Song China: The young Song emperor, celebrated by later generations as a model of Confucian virtue, assumed personal rule after years of regency.
What era was 1032 part of?
1032 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1032?
The events from 1032 span East Asia, Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa.