1046
Fan Zhongyan writes the Yueyang Tower essay
In exile at a provincial post, the reformer-official composed his famous essay on the Yueyang Tower, declaring that a true scholar should 'be the first…
Synod of Sutri deposes three popes
Henry III marched into Italy and called a synod at Sutri that deposed the three rival claimants to the papacy, installed his German candidate as Clement II…
Pagan Empire consolidates in the Irrawaddy valley
King Anawrahta continued his unification of the Burmese heartland, subduing rival chieftains along the Irrawaddy and establishing Theravada Buddhism…
Earthquake strikes Tabriz in Persia
A powerful earthquake devastated the city of Tabriz in northwestern Persia, destroying mosques, bazaars, and residential quarters and killing tens of thousands.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1046?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1046. The most significant is Fan Zhongyan writes the Yueyang Tower essay.
What era was 1046 part of?
1046 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1046?
The events from 1046 span East Asia, Europe, Southeast Asia and Middle East.