1037
Death of Avicenna in Hamadan
The Bukharan-born polymath who had written the Canon of Medicine and a vast philosophical encyclopedia died at about fifty-seven after years of hard drinking…
Song court sponsors printing of Confucian classics
The imperial government commissioned woodblock editions of the complete Confucian canon for distribution to schools and officials across the empire.
Suryavarman I completes expansion of Angkor's hydraulic system
The Khmer king's engineers finished a network of canals and reservoirs radiating from the West Baray that could irrigate vast tracts of rice paddies…
Ferdinand I reunites Castile and Leon
The king of Castile defeated and killed his brother-in-law Bermudo III of Leon at the Battle of Tamaron, claiming the Leonese throne by his wife's right.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1037?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1037. The most significant is Death of Avicenna in Hamadan.
What era was 1037 part of?
1037 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1037?
The events from 1037 span Central Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe.