Events By Place Byzantine Empire Bulgaria becomes part of the Byzantine Empire. Europe The Peace of Bautzen is signed between Poland and Germany. Boleslaus I of Poland takes Kiev and conquers Red Ruthenia. Battle of Carham: The Scots conquer Lothian. Canute the Great becomes king of Denmark (or 1019), succeeding Harald II. Battle of Vlaardingen: Count Dirk III defeats an army sent by Emperor Henry II at Vlaardingen. Asia The Liao Dynasty invades Goryeo. Battle of Kwiju: Korean General… (More on 1018)