988

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988 is a year in the 10th century.

Years:
984 985 986 987 - 988 - 989 990 991 992
Decades:
950s 960s 970s - 980s - 990s 1000s 1010s
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.

[edit] Deaths