What happened in 987?
West Francia dissolved, Louis V of France and Arnulf II, count of Flanders — among 24 events recorded in 987.
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People 9
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Louis V of France died
King of West Francia from 979 to 987
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Arnulf II, count of Flanders died
Count of Flanders (965–987)
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Symeon the Metaphrast died
10th century Byzantine historian and hagiographer
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Pietro I Orseolo died
Doge of Venice, Monk, Hermit (928-987)
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Judith of Bavaria died
Politician
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Abu Sulayman Sijistani died
10th century Persian Islamic humanist philosopher
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Abū ʿAlī al-Fārisī died
10th-century Persian grammarian of Arabic
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Ibn Hayyan born
Born in Córdoba. Al-Andalus Arab historian (987–1075).
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Emma of Normandy born
Born in Normandy. Norman princess and mother of Edward the Confessor.
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Religion & Belief Systems 3
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Cerne Abbey
Historic Benedictine abbey and private estate in Cerne Abbas, Dorset
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Kichiden-ji Temple
Buddhist temple of the Jōdo-shū sect dedicated to Amitābha Buddha in Ikaruga, Japan
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Enman-in Temple
Temple in Otsu, Shiga
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Architecture & Engineering 1
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Church of St. Denis (Liège)
Romanesque church in Liège, Belgium; formerly fortified collegiate church, now parish church, listed building
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Empires & Countries 4
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Kingdom of France founded
Kingdom of France was founded, with its capital at Paris.
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West Francia dissolved
West Francia ceased to exist, having been centered at Paris.
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Principality of Volhynia founded
Principality of Volhynia was founded, with its capital at Volodymyr.
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Kingdom of Syunik founded
Kingdom of Syunik was founded, with its capital at Kapan.
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