1012

Europe

 * starts a rebellion against in, which would eventually end in  at the.
 * , king of reputedly defeats a Danish army at  in Buchan
 * is restored as  of, succeeding.
 * of pays tribute to Viking raiders.
 * succeeds as  of.

Religion

 * orders the destruction of all ish and places of worship.
 * —  of  is murdered by his  captors.
 * — succeeds  as the 143rd.
 * is.

Births

 * (approximate date)
 * , Tibetan translator of holy texts (d. )
 * Chinese Calligrapher (d. )

Deaths

 * —, Archbishop of Canterbury (b. )