1040s

The 1040s was a decade that began on 1 January 1040 and ended on 31 December 1049. It is distinct from the decade known as the 105th decade which began on January 1, 1041. and ended on December 31, 1050.

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	10th century – 11th century – 12th century
Decades:	1010s 1020s 1030s – 1040s – 1050s 1060s 1070s
Years:	1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049
Categories:	Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments

Significant people

• King Macbeth of Scotland (d. 1057)
• Godwin, Earl of Wessex (d. 1053)
• El Cid (b. 1040)