Historical Events in 1045 Jan 20 Giovanni di Sabina elected Pope Sylvester III Famous Weddings in 1045 Jan 23 Edward the Confessor, King of England (40), marries Edith, daughter of the Earl of Godwin Famous People Who Died in 1045 Feb 7 Emperor Go-Suzaku, 69th Emperor of Japan (1036-45), dies at 37 1044 History by Year 1046