What Happened In History Year 1040

Historical Events for the Year 1040

• 14th August » King Duncan I of Scotland Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth, King of Scotland Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as List of Scottish monarchs King of Scotland.
• 15th August » King Duncan I of Scotland Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth, King of Scotland Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as List of Scottish monarchs King of Scotland.

Famous Birthdays in 1040

• 22nd February » Rashi, French rabbi (d. 1105)
• 27th June » Ladislaus I of Hungary (d. 1095)

Famous Deaths in History for 1040

• 17th March » Harold Harefoot, English son of Cnut the Great (b. 1015)
• 21st June » Fulk III, Count of Anjou (b. 972)
• 14th August » Duncan I of Scotland (b. 1001)
• 1st October » Alan III, Duke of Brittany (b. 997)

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