988
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988 is a year in the 10th century.
Years: 984 985 986 987 - 988 - 989 990 991 992 |
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Decades: 950s 960s 970s - 980s - 990s 1000s 1010s |
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Centuries: 9th century - 10th century - 11th century |
[edit] 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.
[edit] Births
- Tilopa, Indian tantric practitioner and mahasiddha.