1018
Events Bulgaria becomes part of the Byzantine Empire. Peace of Bautzen between Poland and Germany. Boleslaus I of Poland conquers Red Ruthenia. Battle of Carham: The Scots conquer Lothian. Northumberland becomes part of Scotland. De facto end of the independence of Strathclyde. Canute the Great becomes king of Denmark (or 1019), succeeding Harold II. Battle of Vlaardingen: Count Dirk III defeats an army sent by Emperor Henry II at Vlaardingen. Buckfast Abbey founded. The city of Koblenz is given to the archbishop of Trier.
Births Harthacanute (or 1019) (d. 1042) Michael Psellus the Younger, Greek philosopher and historian
Deaths June 23 - Margrave Henry I of Austria December 1 - Thietmar, bishop and chronologist (or 1019) (b. 969)
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