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Events

  • Al-Azhar University is founded in Cairo, Egypt. It is the 2nd oldest university in the world.
  • Vladimir I, Prince of Kiev marries Anna, sister of Byzantine emperor Basil II and converts to Christianity. Baptism of Kievan Rus'.
  • Abbo becomes abbot at Fleury
  • Baile Átha Cliath (Dublin, Ireland) was founded.
  • Liao Dynasty adopts civil service examinations in the Southern Chancellery based on Tang Dynasty models.

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Deaths

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