Historical Events in 1031 Jul 20 Henry I succeeds father Robert II as King of the Franks (1031-60) Oct 19 Abbot Humbertus van Echternach opens grave of Saint Willibrord Famous People Who Died in 1031 Jul 20 Robert II of France [the Pious, the Wise], King of the Franks (996-1031), dies during a civil war at 59 Sep 2 Saint Emeric of Hungary [Prince Emeric], killed by a boar at 24 1030 History by Year 1032