The world in 1031 AD — what happened that year

5 events the sources record for this year, grouped by region.

What happened

China (2)

• Emperor Shengzong died at the northern temporary palace on the Dafu River, aged 61. (History of Liao (Liaoshi) 遼史 卷17 太平11年 6月)
• Emperor Xingzong was enthroned before the coffin. (History of Liao (Liaoshi) 遼史 卷18 景福1年 6月)

Southeast Asia (1)

• On the first day of the second month, the emperor personally campaigned against Hoan Châu, and its people surrendered. (Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư 本紀卷之二 「辛未四年春正月，驩州叛。」)

Southern Europe (1)

• King Cnut went to Rome. (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1031 항 (pg657.txt 줄 5221))

Western Europe (1)

• Cnut gave Christ Church, Canterbury, the port of Sandwich with all its rights. (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1031 항 (pg657.txt 줄 5221))

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