1042

Events

 * / — Emperor of the  attempts to remain sole Emperor by sending his adoptive mother and co-ruler  to a monastery.
 * — of the Byzantine Empire is deposed by popular revolt. Zoe, Empress of the Byzantine Empire with co-rulers since, becomes reigning Empress with her sister.
 * — becomes.
 * — Empress Zoe marries for the third time and elevates her husband to the throne as.
 * , Byzantine general in, revolts against Constantine IX.
 * , at this time leader of the Guard in the Byzantine Empire, returns to, possibly because of his involvement in Maniaces' revolt.
 * becomes.
 * The in  move their capital to.
 * succeeds his father to the throne of.
 * Incursions by the and the threat of further  military actions against the  force an increase in tribute payments to the Liao.

Births

 * date unknown — (d. 1099)

Deaths

 * —, King of Denmark and England
 * —, (b. )