Major Events Jul 6 The Battle of Ménfő takes place in Hungary, won by a German force led by Peter Orseolo over Hungarians Who Died in 1044 Apr 19 Gothelo I, Duke of Lorraine (Lower: 1023-44; Upper: 1033-44), dies at about 77 1043 History by Year 1045 Medieval Popes Gregory I Gregory XIII Julius II Julius III Leo X Pius V