The 1020s was the third decade of the 11th century.
Events
1021 – The Moorish taifa (state) of Valencia (in modern Spain) becomes independent, after being ruled by Slavic soldiers for about ten years. 1024 – The Salian Dynasty of the Holy Roman Empire is founded by Conrad II. 1024 – John XIX succeeds his brother as Pope 1027 – On March 26, Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II Holy Roman Emperor. 1027 – On May 14, Henri I is crowned king of France at Reims Cathedral. 1027 – Aldred becomes abbot of Tavistock. 1027 – Start of the Tibetan calendar. 1028 – On November 12, dying Emperor Constantine VIII of the Byzantine Empire marries his daughter Zoe of Byzantium to his chosen heir Romanus Argyrus. 1028 – On November 15, Romanus Argyrus becomes Eastern Roman Emperor as Romanus III.