1020 (AD 1020) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1020 (AD 1020) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1020 (AD 1020) (5)

Abhinavagupta (Died: 1020) — Polymathic philosopher and aesthetician from Kashmir, influential in Indian culture.
Ferdowsi (Died: 1020) — Master Persian poet, author of the epic Shahnameh, preserving Iranian culture.
Leif Erikson (Died: 1020) — Norse explorer credited with first European landing in continental America.
Pope Gregory VII (Born: 1020) — Reforming Pope who championed papal supremacy against the Holy Roman Emperor.
Su Song (Born: 1020) — A brilliant Song Dynasty polymath excelling in astronomy, engineering, and science.