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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1014. This year saw 3 significant events.

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  1. Pope Benedict VIII crowns Henry II Holy Roman Emperor

    Henry II (German: Heinrich II; Italian: Enrico II; Latin: Henricus; 6 May 973 – 13 July 1024), also known as Saint Henry, Obl. S. B., was Holy Roman Emperor (Latin: Romanorum Imperator) from 1014.

  2. King Brian Boru of Ireland defeats Viking forces at the Battle of Clontarf, freeing Ireland from foreign control

    The Battle of Clontarf (Irish: Cath Chluain Tarbh) took place on 23 April 1014 at Clontarf, near Dublin, on the east coast of Ireland.

  3. Battle of Strumitsa Valley: Byzantines destroy Bulgarian armies

    The Battle of Kleidion (Ancient Greek: Κλειδίον; or Clidium, after the medieval name of the village of Klyuch, lit. 'key'; also known as the Battle of Belasitsa) took place on 29 July 1014, between...

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What happened in 1014?
In 1014, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Pope Benedict VIII crowns Henry II Holy Roman Emperor, King Brian Boru of Ireland defeats Viking forces at the Battle of Clontarf, freeing Ireland from foreign control, Battle of Strumitsa Valley: Byzantines destroy Bulgarian armies.

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