1035
Death of Cnut the Great
The Danish king of England, Norway, and much of Scandinavia died at Shaftesbury at about forty, leaving a North Sea empire that fell apart within seven years.
Rajendra Chola dies at the height of empire
The Tamil emperor who had marched to the Ganges and sent his fleet to Sumatra died after three decades of relentless expansion.
Robert the Magnificent dies at Nicaea
The Duke of Normandy, returning from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, died suddenly in Bithynia, leaving his seven-year-old illegitimate son William…
Death of Sancho III of Navarre
The Basque king who had assembled the largest Christian realm in Iberia since the Visigoths divided his territory among his four sons.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1035?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1035. The most significant is Death of Cnut the Great: The Danish king of England, Norway, and much of Scandinavia died at Shaftesbury at about forty, leaving a North Sea empire that fell apart within seven years.
What era was 1035 part of?
1035 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1035?
The events from 1035 span Europe and South Asia.