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     Oswulf, Earl of Northumbria was born circa 910. He was the son of Ealdred, High Reeve of Bamburgh.¹ High-Reeve of Bamburgh between 930 and 963.² Earldorman of Northumbria between 953 and 965.¹ Oswulf, Earl of Northumbria died circa 965.¹

     Donnchad, abb Duine Caillenn was born circa 925. Abb Duine Caillenn at Scotland before 965.¹ Annals of Ulster 965: "A battle between the men of Scotland themselves in which many were killed, including Donnchad, i.e. the abbot of Dún Caillen. / Cath eter firu Alban imoneitir ubi multi occisi sunt im Donnchad, .i. abb Duine Caillenn."¹ He died in 965.^2,1

     Caesar Stephen Lekapenos was born circa 902. He was the son of basileus Rhomaiôn Romanus I Lekapenos and Theodora (?).^1,2 Associate Emperor of the East at Byzantium Empire between 924 and 945.¹ Caesar Stephen Lekapenos married Bertha di Lucca, daughter of Markgraf von Tuszien Wido II von Tuszien and Maròzia di Roma, in 932.³ Caesar Stephen Lekapenos was a witness where basileus Rhomaiôn Romanus I Lekapenos compelled by his sons, Stephen and Constantine, to abdicate and retire as a monk in 944.⁴ Caesar Stephen Lekapenos attempted to overthrow his father in 945.⁵ He died in 965.¹

     Sigurdr Sleva Eiríksson was born circa 942. Eigthborn, and youngest.¹ He was the son of Eiríkr Blóðøks Haraldsson, King of Norway and Gunnhildr Konungamodír Gormsdóttir.¹ Sigurdr Sleva Eiríksson was a witness where Haraldr Gráfeldr Eiríksson, King of Norway went with his brother Sigurd and their troops north to Bjarmaland, where be forayed, and fought a great battle with the inhabitants on the banks of the Vina (Dwina). He gained the victory, killed many people, plundered and wasted and burned far and wide in the land, and made enormous booty in 965 at summer.² Sigurdr Sleva Eiríksson died in 965. He had raped Alof, the wife of Herse Klyp, and escaped to Alrekstader. Klyp heard the news and set after Sigurd Now when they came to the house they attacked the king, and Herse Klyp, it is said, ran him through with his sword and killed him.²

     N. N. Argyropoulos was the son of N. N. Argyropoulus. N. N. Argyropoulos died after 965.

     Eldegarde d' Amiens was born circa 905. She was the daughter of comte d' Amiens Ermenfoi d' Amiens. Eldegarde d' Amiens married Raoul de Gouy, son of Raoul I de Cambrai and Liegard de Meulan, circa 925. Eldegarde d' Amiens died after 965.

     Boson II, comte de Provence was born in 928.² He was the son of Rotbold, comte de Provence and Bertha of Tuscany.² Count of Avignon in 935.^3,4 Count of Arles at France in 949.⁴ Boson II, comte de Provence married Constantia, comtesse de Vienne, daughter of Carolus Constantius (de Provence), comte de Vienne and Teutberge de Troyes, before 950.^3,2,4 Boson II, comte de Provence died between 965 and 967.⁴ He was the predecessor of Rotbold II, comte de Provence; Count of Provence.⁵

     Also called Eudes.² Odo, duc de Bourgogne was born circa 945. He was the son of Hugues "le Grand", duc de France and Hedwige, Herzogin von Franzien.^1,2 Odo, duc de Bourgogne married Erbin von Autun Liutgard von Autun, daughter of Giselbert, comte de Châlons et Bourgogne and Ermengarde von Burgund, Gräfin von Chalon-sur-Saone, Erbin von Autun, in 955.^2,3 Duke of Burgundy between 956 and 965. Odo, duc de Bourgogne died on 23 February 965. D.s.p.² Odo, duc de Bourgogne was buried in the Basilica of Saint-Germain, Auxerre, France.²

     Markgraf der Ostmark Gero I "der Große" von Merseburg was the son of Graf Thietmar von Merseburg.¹ Also called Markgraf der Elbmark Gero. Margrave of the Ostmark after 937.² Markgrave of the Elbmark between 937 and 965.³ Markgraf der Ostmark Gero I "der Große" von Merseburg captured Brandenburg in 939.³ He defeated the Wends in 940.³ He founded the bishoprics of Havelberg und Brandenburg (and later also the bishopric of Meißen) in 948.³ He besieged the Slavs along the Elbe with Otto I in 955.³ He forced the King of Poland to recognize the supremacy of the German Empire in 963.² He died on 20 May 965.³

     Berta, Gräfin von Vitry, Markgräfin von Septimanien was born circa 910. She was the daughter of Markgraf von Tuszien Boso III von Arles and Willa von Hoch-Burgund.¹ Berta, Gräfin von Vitry, Markgräfin von Septimanien married Boso, Graf von Vitry, Porthois, Arles und Avignon, son of Richard I "der Gerichtsherr", Graf von Autun, Herzog von Burgund and Adelheid von Auxerre, in 928; Her 1st.¹ Berta, Gräfin von Vitry, Markgräfin von Septimanien married Markgraf von Septimanien Raimund von Septimanien in 936; Her 2nd.¹ Berta, Gräfin von Vitry, Markgräfin von Septimanien died on 18 August 965.¹

     Lietaud II, comte de Mâcon was born circa 905. He was the son of sire de Salins Albéric de Narbonne and Attelane, vicomtesse de Mâcon.² Lietaud II, comte de Mâcon married Ermengarde de Chalon-sur-Sâone, daughter of Manasses "l' Ancien", comte de Châlons and Ermengardis de Provence, before 931; His 1st. Lietaud II, comte de Mâcon married Berta de Troyes, daughter of Werner, Graf von Troyes and Theutberga von Arles, in 941; His 2nd. Lietaud II, comte de Mâcon married Richilde de Bourgogne, daughter of Richard I "der Gerichtsherr", Graf von Autun, Herzog von Burgund and Adelheid von Auxerre, after 950; His 3rd. Lietaud II, comte de Mâcon was acted as guardian for Humbert II de Salins during the youth's minority between 958 and 965. He died on 17 September 965.

     Also called St. Bruno of Saxony. Erzbischof von Köln Bruno von Sachsen was born in 925.¹ He was the son of Heinrich I "der Sachse", König von Deutschland and Mathilde "die Heilige", Königin des ostfränkischen Reiches.^1,3,4,5 Erzbischof von Köln Bruno von Sachsen was the successor of Konrad II "der Roter", Herzog von Franken; Duke of Lorraine.^6,5 Duke of Lorraine at Holy Roman Empire between 953 and 959.^6,7 Archbishop of Cologne at Germany between 953 and 965.^5,2 Erzbischof von Köln Bruno von Sachsen divided Lotharingia into two parts, the southern Upper Lorraine and the northern Lower Lorraine (i.e. Lothier), with their boundary running from a point on the Rhine north of Andernach westward and southwestward to a point on the Meuse north of Mézières, in 959.⁸ He was the predecessor of Friedrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen; Duke of Lorraine.⁷ Erzbischof von Köln Bruno von Sachsen died on 11 October 965 at age 40 years.^1,5

     Miró de Barcelona was born circa 940. Count of Urgell at Catalonia, Spain, between 940 and 966.^2,3 He was the son of Sunifred II, conde de Urgel and Riquilda de Toulouse.¹ Count of Barcelona between 947 and 966.³ Miró de Barcelona died in 966.¹ He was the predecessor of Borrell II, conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Ausona; Count of Urgell.³

     Maria Lekapenos was the daughter of caesar Christopher Lekapenos and Sophia (?).^1,2 Also called Eirene. Maria Lekapenos married Tsar of Bulgaria Petar I of Bulgaria, son of basileus Simeon I "the Great" of the Bulgars, in 927.^1,3,4 Maria Lekapenos died in 966.¹

     King of Déisi Mumhan Fáelán mac Cormaic was the son of tighearna na n-Deisi Cormac mac Mothla.² King of Déisi Mumhan at Waterford, Munster, Ireland.² King of Déisi Mumhan Fáelán mac Cormaic died in 966.¹

     Adélaïs de Saumur was born circa 945.¹ She married Bellay I, seigneur de Montreuil.¹ Adélaïs de Saumur died in 966.¹

     Willa, Markgräfin von Ivrea, Königin von Italien was born say 915. She was the daughter of Markgraf von Tuszien Boso III von Arles and Willa von Hoch-Burgund. Willa, Markgräfin von Ivrea, Königin von Italien married Berengar II, Markgraf von Ivrea, König von Italien, son of Adalbert I, Markgraf von Ivrea and Markgräfin von Ivrea Gisela von Friaul, in 931.^2,3 Willa, Markgräfin von Ivrea, Königin von Italien died after 966 at Bamberg, Germany.⁴

     Aubri d' Orléans was born circa 895. He was the son of Geoffrey d' Orléans. Aubri d' Orléans was living between 957 and 966. He died after 966.

     Ælfgifu (?) flourished in 956.^1,2,3 She married Eadwig "the All-fair", King of the English, son of Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English and Ælfgifu (?).^1,2,3 Ælfgifu (?) died after 966.^1,2,3

     Eberhard III von Lahngau was born circa 902. He was the son of Graf im Nieder-Lahngau Eberhard II von Lahngau and Mathilda (?). Eberhard III von Lahngau married N. N. (?) before 922. Eberhard III von Lahngau died on 10 May 966.

     Graf im Nieder-Lahngau Eberhard II von Lahngau was born between 890 and 895.² He was the son of Graf im Nieder-Lahngau Eberhard I von Lahngau and Wiltrud (?).² Graf im Nieder-Lahngau Eberhard II von Lahngau married Mathilda (?) before 902. Graf im Nieder-Lahngau Eberhard II von Lahngau died on 10 May 966.²

     Also called Niger Latin for black, which is equivalent to the Gaelic Dubh.⁴ Also called King of Scots Dubh MacAlpin. Rí Alban Dub mac Máel Coluim was born in 930. He was the son of Máel Coluim mac Domnaill, rí Alban.^2,3 King of Strathclyde between 954 and 962.⁵ Rí Alban Dub mac Máel Coluim succeeded his 2nd cousin, once removed, Indulph in 962.³ 10th King of Scots between 962 and 967.^3,2 He defeated Cuilén, his eventual successor, in the battle in which Duncan the abbot of Dunkeld and Dubdon the governor of Atholl both fell, in 965 at the battle above Crup ridge, Duncrub, Perthshire, Scotland.⁴ He died on 20 July 966 at Moray, Scotland, at age 36 years. He was slain during a solar eclipse by the Governor of Forres Castle.^6,4,1 Annals of Ulster 967: "Dub son of Mael Coluim, king of Scotland, was killed by the Scots themselves. / Dub m. Mael Coluim, ri Alban, do marbad la h-Albanchu fein."¹ Rí Alban Dub mac Máel Coluim was buried in Iona. His body was collected by his kin and conveyed all the way to Iona for burial, a remarkable journey considering the troubled times.⁶

     Also called re d' Italia Berenger II d' Ivrea.^4,5 Berengar II, Markgraf von Ivrea, König von Italien was third cousin, once removed, of Lothar II, the former king of Italy. He was born in 900.^3,6 He was the son of Adalbert I, Markgraf von Ivrea and Markgräfin von Ivrea Gisela von Friaul.^2,3 Berengar II, Markgraf von Ivrea, König von Italien married Willa, Markgräfin von Ivrea, Königin von Italien, daughter of Markgraf von Tuszien Boso III von Arles and Willa von Hoch-Burgund, in 931.^6,7 Berengar II, Markgraf von Ivrea, König von Italien was the successor of König von Italien Lothar König von Italien von Arles; King of Italy.^8,9 Berengar II, Markgraf von Ivrea, König von Italien was crowned, with his son Adalbert II as co-ruler (a move Emperor Otto regarded as usurpation and forcing to him journey there), King of Italy on 15 December 950 at San Michele, Pavia, Italy.¹⁰ King of Italy at German Empire between 15 December 950 and 963.^11,8,12 He was co-ruler with Adalbert II, Graf von Aosta, Markgraf von Ivrea, König von Italien; Co-king of Italy.¹⁰ Berengar II, Markgraf von Ivrea, König von Italien was installed on the throne of Italy, by Otto I of Germany, to whom he would be a vassal, in 951.¹¹ He was a witness where Otto I "der Große", imperator augustus descended on Italy, married the late king's widow, and forced the new king, Berengar of Ivrea, to hold his kingdom as a vassal of the German crown in 951.¹¹ Berengar II, Markgraf von Ivrea, König von Italien made moves to take Rome, upon which the Pope called on Otto I of Germany to assist in 961.¹¹ He removed by Otto, with his wife Willia, to Bamberg before Otto's own return to Germany before 964.¹⁰ He died on 4 August 966 at Bamberg, Germany, at age 66 years.^6,3,13 He was the predecessor of Arduin, Markgraf von Ivrea, König von Italien; King of Italy.⁸

     Sancho I "el Craso", rey de León also went by the name of Sancho I "the Fat".^2,3 He was "Hijo de Ramiro II y de Urraca de Pamplona."⁴ Also called rey de León Sancho I "el Craso" Ramirez de León.¹ He was born after 932.¹ He was the son of Ramiro II "el Feroz Guerrero", rey de León and Urraca Sánchez de Pamplona.^1,2 Sancho I "el Craso", rey de León was the successor of Ordoño III Ramírez "el Bueno", rey de León; King of León.^5,2 Sancho I "el Craso", rey de León he succeeded his brother, Ordono, to the throne of Asturias in 955. King of León at Iberian peninsula between 956 and 958.³ He paid personal homage to 'Abd ar-Rahman III in 958 at Córdoba, Al-Andalus.⁶ He was a witness where 'Abd al-Rahmân III an-Nasir li-din Allah ibn Muhammad, khalifa al-Qurtubi made good his earlier losses so thoroughly that Sancho, exiled king of Leon, Garcia Sánchez, king of Navarre, and his mother, Queen Toda, all paid personal homage to him in 958 at Córdoba, Al-Andalus.⁶ rey de León Ordoño IV Alfonsez "el Malo" ruled in opposition of Sancho I "el Craso", rey de León; King of Asturias.^5,2 He sought help from the Umayyad caliph 'Abd ar-Rahman III, his 2nd cousin 1x removed, who helped him regain his throne in 960.² He married Teresa Ansúrez de Castilla, daughter of Asur Fernández de Castilla, in 960.³ King of León, restored between 960 and 966.^5,2 Sancho I "el Craso", rey de León died in December 966. Murdered.^1,2 Sancho I "el Craso", rey de León was buried in the Church of Saint Mary, Oviedo, Asturias, Iberian peninsula. Reburied to avoid destruction of his tomb by the army of Almanzor. He was laid to rest with his father, and his wife, Teresa, in the third coffin.³

     Sire de Beaujeu Béraud de Beaujeu was born circa 903. He was the son of Onfroy de Beaujeu.² Sire de Beaujeu Béraud de Beaujeu married Wandelmodis de Salins, daughter of Humbert I, seigneur de Salins and Windelmode d'Escuens, before 943; Her 2nd.¹ Sire de Beaujeu Béraud de Beaujeu died before 967.¹

     Also called Saif al-Daulah.⁴ Sayf al-Dawlah Abu al-Hasan ibn Hamdan al-Taghlibi was born in 916.¹ He was the son of Abu al-Hayja' 'Abd Allah ibn Hamdan al-Taghlibi.^2,3 Sayf al-Dawlah Abu al-Hasan ibn Hamdan al-Taghlibi was named Sayf-al-dawla by the Caliph in 941.⁵ Emir of Aleppo and Homs at Syria between 943 and 967.^2,3 He captured Aleppo in 946 at Syria.¹ He took Damascus, after two unsuccessful attempts, in 947.¹ He marched his army toward Egypt and captured Ramla, but he was unable to make further progress in 948.¹ He suffered his worst defeat when a Byzantine army of 200,000 advanced on Aleppo, defeated Sayf ad-Dawlah, and captured the city in 962.¹ He died in 967 at Aleppo, Syria, at age 51 years.¹ He was the predecessor of Sharif Sa'd al-Daulah ibn 'Ali Saif al-Daulah al-Taghlibi; Ruler of Aleppo and Homs.⁴

     Markgraf von Tuszien Hubert von Arles was the only son of King Hugo of Italy, from his second wife, Wandelmoda.¹ Also called Marchese di Toscana Humbert d' Arles.² He was the father of Hugo, Marchese di Toscana; the only son of Markgraf Hubert von Tuszien and Willa von Camerino, daughter of Markgraf Bonifatius.¹ Markgraf von Tuszien Hubert von Arles was born between 920 and 925.¹ He was the son of Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien and Wandelmodis , a concubine.¹ Markgraf von Tuszien Hubert von Arles succeeded his uncle, Boso of Arles, to the margraviate of Tuscany in 935. Markgraf von Tuszien at Italy between 935 and 970.¹ Markgraf von Spoleto at Italy between 942 and 945.¹ He married Markgräfin von Tuszien und Spoleto Willa von Camerino, daughter of Graf und Markgraf von Bologna-Modena Bonifaz I von Bologna and Waldrada von Hoch-Burgund, before 945.¹ Markgraf von Tuszien Hubert von Arles died between 967 and 970.¹

     Also called Graf von Montferrat Aledram I von Montferrat.² Also called Aleram di Savona.³ Aledram I, Graf von Montferrat was born in 900.⁴ He was the son of Wilhelm I des Franken.² Aledram I, Graf von Montferrat married N. N. (?).² Margrave of Montferrat between 933 and 969.⁵ Aledram I, Graf von Montferrat married Gerberga von Ivrea, daughter of Berengar II, Markgraf von Ivrea, König von Italien and Willa, Markgräfin von Ivrea, Königin von Italien, in 961; His 2nd. s.p.^6,7 Aledram I, Graf von Montferrat died between 967 and 971.^8,9 He was the predecessor of Otto I, Markgraf von Montferrat; Margrave of Montferrat.¹⁰

     Also called Ragnvald de Roucy.³ Renaud, comte de Reims was born in 920.² He was the son of Archard de la Ferte-sur-Aube and Archarde de Bar-sur-Aube.² Renaud, comte de Reims married Albrade de Lorraine, daughter of Gislebert, duc de Lorraine and Gerberga von Sachsen.¹ Renaud, comte de Reims died on 10 May 967 at age 47 years.^4,2 Renaud, comte de Reims was buried in the Abbey of St. Remi, Rheims, Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France. He died on 15 March 973 at age 53 years.⁵

     Boleslav I Krutý, Kníze Ceská was a witness where Boleslav II Pobozný, Kníze Ceská the son and successor of Boleslav I.² Boleslav I Krutý, Kníze Ceská also went by the name of Boleslav "the Cruel". He was born in 909.³ He was the son of Vratislav I, Kníze Ceská and Drahomíra, Fürstin in Böhmen. Boleslav I Krutý, Kníze Ceská was the successor of Svatý Václav I, Kníze Ceská; Duke of Bohemia.⁴ Boleslav I Krutý, Kníze Ceská witnessed the death of Svatý Václav I, Kníze Ceská on 28 September 929 at 935?, Stará Boleslav, Bohemia; Killed by his brother at the instigation of their mother. He was waylaid by Boleslav en route to mass, Wenceslas was killed at the church door.⁵ Duke of Bohemia at German Empire between 28 September 929 and 967.⁴ Boleslav I Krutý, Kníze Ceská married Bolzene de Stochou before 940.³ Boleslav I Krutý, Kníze Ceská was forced to recognize the Holy Roman emperor Otto I as his suzerain in 950.⁶ He was cooperated with Otto in combating the invasion of the Magyars and directed a Bohemian contingent against them in 955 at the Battle of Lechfeld. He died on 15 July 967 at age 58 years.⁶

     Also called Rodbert de Troyes.³ Robert, comte de Châlons was born between 931 and 934.² He was the son of Herbert II, comte de Vermandois and Hildebrante de France.^2,1 Robert, comte de Châlons married Adelheid "Werra", Erbin von Troyes, daughter of Giselbert, comte de Châlons et Bourgogne and Ermengarde von Burgund, Gräfin von Chalon-sur-Saone, Erbin von Autun, before 950; Her 1st.¹ Robert, comte de Châlons died in August 967.^4,5,6

     Count of Aun.³ Count de la Haute Marche.³ Boson I "le Vieil", comte de la Marche & de Perigord was born circa 924. He was the son of Sulpice, comte en Limousin, abbé laïque de Charroux and N. N. de Limoges.^1,2 Count of Perigord.³ Boson I "le Vieil", comte de la Marche & de Perigord married Emma, comtesse de Périgord, daughter of Wilhelm I, comte de Périgueux et d' Agen and Regilindis de Neustrie, in 944.⁴ Count de la Marche between 944 and 968.³ Boson I "le Vieil", comte de la Marche & de Perigord died circa 968.

     Landolfo III, 4° Principe di Benevento e Capua was born circa 930. He was the son of Landolfo II, 3° Principe di Benevento e Capua and Wanzia (?).^1,2 4th Prince of Benevento and Capua between 959 and 968.¹ Landolfo III, 4° Principe di Benevento e Capua died in 968.¹

     Wilhelm von Sachsen was born circa 942. He was the son of Otto I "der Große", imperator augustus.^1,2 His telephone number was Archbishop of Mainz between 954 and 968.² Wilhelm von Sachsen died in 968.²

     Governor of Möre Grjótgardr Håkonsson was the son of Håkon Grjótgardsson, Ladejarl and Ingebjørg Haraldsdóttir.¹ Governor of Möre Grjótgardr Håkonsson was much younger than his brother Earl Sigurd of Hlader, and much less respected; in fact, was held in no title of honour, but he had many people about him, and in summer went on viking cruises, and gathered to himself property.² He witnessed the death of Sigurdr Håkonsson, Ladejarl in 962 at Oglo; The earl usually had many people about him, for he did not trust the king; but now, after friendly messages had passed between the king and him, he had no great following of people with him. Then Grjotgard sent word to the king that he could never expect a better opportunity to fall upon Earl Sigurd; and immediately, that very evening, Harald and Erling sailed into Throndhjem fjord with several ships and many people. They sailed all night by starlight, and Grjotgard came out to meet them. Late in the night they came to Oglo, where Earl Sigurd was at the feast, and set fire to the house; and burnt the house, the earl, and all his men. Earl Sigurd was killed two years after the fall of King Hakon (A.D. 962).

So says Eyvind Skaldaspiller in the "Haleygjatal": --

"At Oglo. as I've heard, Earl Sigurd
Was burnt to death by Norway's lord, --
Sigurd, who once on Hadding's grave
A feast to Odin's ravens gave.
In Oglo's hall, amidst the feast,
When bowls went round and ale flowed fast,
He perished: Harald lit the fire
Which burnt to death the son of Tyr."^2,3
Governor of Möre Grjótgardr Håkonsson was met by King Harald and his mother Gunnhilda and treated well, so much so that he agreed to betray his brother Sigurd in exchange for the earldom of Hlader.² He died in 968. He was killed in battle against his nephew Hakon Sigurdsson.

So says Einar Skalaglam: --

"The helm-crown'd Hakon, brave as stout,
Again has put his foes to rout.
The bowl runs o'er with Odin's mead, (1)
That fires the skald when mighty deed
Has to be sung. Earl Hakon's sword,
In single combat, as I've heard,
Three sons of earls from this one fray
To dwell with Odin drove away."²
Governor at More in 968. He was a witness where Håkon Mikli Sigurdsson, Ladejarl learned of Kings Harald and Gudrods gathering an army in the eastern country and heading north for Throndhjem, collected men, and set out to More, where he plundered, and where his father's brother, Grjotgard, had the command and defence of the country on account of Gunhild's sons, and he met Grjotgard in battle and killed him in 968.²

     Also called Archbishop William of Mainz. Erzbischof von Mainz Wilhelm von Sachsen was born between 929 and 930.¹ He was the son of Otto I "der Große", imperator augustus and Prinzessin des Heveller.¹ Archbishop of Mainz between 954 and 968.² Erzbischof von Mainz Wilhelm von Sachsen died on 2 March 968 at Reinholderode.¹ Erzbischof von Mainz Wilhelm von Sachsen was buried in Mainz St. Alban.²

     Mathilde "die Heilige", Königin des ostfränkischen Reiches was a greatgranddaughter of the Saxon hero Widukind.⁵ Also called Mathilda of Germany. She was the daughter of Count Dietrich von Ringleheim, from the house of Widukind, and Reinhild, daughter of the Norman Gottfried.² She was related to Otto I "der Große", imperator augustus; the son of Henry I, of the Liudolfing, or Saxon, dynasty, and his second wife, Matilda.⁶ Mathilde "die Heilige", Königin des ostfränkischen Reiches was the niece of Graf Immed II von Westsachsen; the uncle of Queen Mathilde.² Mathilde "die Heilige", Königin des ostfränkischen Reiches was born in 890 at Memleben, Saxony, Germany.⁷ She was the daughter of Dietrich, Graf im Westfalen und von Ringelheim and Gräfin von Ringelheim Reginhilde von Friesland.⁴ Mathilde "die Heilige", Königin des ostfränkischen Reiches married Heinrich I "der Sachse", König von Deutschland, son of Otto I "der Erlauchte", Herzog von Sachsen and Hedwige von Babenberg, in 909; His 2nd.^{7,8,9,10,2,5,3} Mathilde "die Heilige", Königin des ostfränkischen Reiches supported her younger son, Henry, in the election for king in 936.³ She founded the Stift Quedlinburg between 936 and 937 at near Magdeburg, Germany.³ She died on 14 March 968 at Quedlinburg (near Magdeburg), Germany, at age 78 years.^7,9,2,3 Feast Day. On 14 March.³

     Emma de France was born after 938. She was the daughter of Hugues "le Grand", duc de France and Hedwige, Herzogin von Franzien.^1,2 Emma de France married Richard I "Sans Peur", Leader of the Normans of Rouen, son of Guillaume "Longue-Épée", Princeps Nortmannorum and "Sprota", in 960; His 1st. s.p.^1,3,2,4 Emma de France died on 19 March 968. D.s.p..²

     Erenfried II, Graf im Zülpichgau, Keldachgau und Bonngau was the grandfather of Adalbert I "der Siegreiche", Markgraf von Österreich; the son of Markgrafen Liutpold der Erlauchte von Österreich and Richwara im Zülpichgau, daughter of Graf Erenfried II.¹ Erenfried II, Graf im Zülpichgau, Keldachgau und Bonngau was the father of Richwara, Markgräfin von Österreich; the daughter of Graf Erenfried II im Zülpichgau.¹ The Konradiner background of Erenfried’s mother provided an initial foundation in that region, for she too appears to be a lineal descendant of one of the Popponer counts of Grabfeld.³ Erenfried II, Graf im Zülpichgau, Keldachgau und Bonngau was the father of Hermann I "Pusillus", Pfalzgraf bei Rhein; the son of Grafen Erenfried II (Ezzo) im Keldachgau and Richward.² Erenfried II, Graf im Zülpichgau, Keldachgau und Bonngau was born circa 895. He was born circa 910. He was the son of Eberhard I, Graf im Keldachgau und Bonngau and N. N. von Grabfeld.^2,3 Erenfried II, Graf im Zülpichgau, Keldachgau und Bonngau married Richwara von Schwaben.² Erenfried II, Graf im Zülpichgau, Keldachgau und Bonngau held all of left-bank Ripuaria, including Hattuaria, with the exception of a central strip represented by the Matfridinger in Jülichgau and Sunderscas, and the archiepiscopal counts of Cologne in Kölngau.³ He also held Ruhrgau, the most northerly of the right-bank pagi, while the Konradiner persevered in the other right-bank pagi of Avelgau and (probably) Deutzgau.³ He flourished between 943 and 965.³ Graf im Zülpichgau, Keldachgau und Bonngau.² Graf im Ruhrgau after 950.² He died circa 969.²

     St. Olga of Pskov was a witness where Malusha the Drevlyanid the housekeeper of Olga (wife of Prince Igor and grandmother of St.Vladimir). St. Olga of Pskov was born circa 890.¹ She was the daughter of Oleg "the Knowing" of Denmark. St. Olga of Pskov married Igor I Rurikovich, Grand Prince of Kiev, son of Ryurik of Jutland (semi-legendary) and Alfrind of Denmark, in 903.² St. Olga of Pskov was the successor of Igor I Rurikovich, Grand Prince of Kiev; Grand Prince of Kiev.^3,4 St. Olga of Pskov was She had her husband, Igor's, murderers scalded to death and hundreds of their followers killed in 945. Regent of Kiev at Rus between 945 and 964.⁵ Every Spring a flotilla would sail down the Dnieper with it's cargo of furs, honey, and slaves, and return with gold, silk, wines, and spices. Olga accompanied just such a convoy and went to Constantinople to see it's sights. She returned with more than the usual souvenirs; she had submitted to baptism at the fountain of the Eastern Orthodox Church. She attempted to convert her son, Svyatoslav, but he was unsympathetic. She was baptized in 957 at the fountain of the Eastern Orthodox Church, Constantinople; Not only was she first recorded female ruler in Russia (her son still a minor on her husbands death) and the first member of the ruling family of Kiev to adopt Christianity. She was also canonized as the first Russian saint of the Orthodox Church. She was the predecessor of Svyatoslav I Igorovich, Grand Prince of Kiev; Grand Prince of Kiev.^3,6 St. Olga of Pskov died in 969 at Kiev, Ukraine.

     Bardas Phokas, caesar was an important Byzantine general in Anatolia, on the borders of the empire.³ He was the father of Nikephoros II Phokas, basileus Rhomaiôn; the son of Bardas Phocas.³ Bardas Phokas, caesar was born circa 880. He was the son of Nikephoros "the Elder" Phokas. Bardas Phokas, caesar married N. N. Maleine, daughter of Eudokias Maleinos, before 912. Bardas Phokas, caesar was a witness where Nikephoros II Phokas, basileus Rhomaiôn named commander-in-chief of the armies of the East by the emperor Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, replacing his aging father Bardas between 954 and 955.³ Bardas Phokas, caesar was patrikos, magistros, and domestikos ton scholon before 963 at Constantinople, Byzantium. Caesar at Byzantine Empire in 963.⁴ He was given the title Caesar by his son, the emperor Nikephoros in 963.⁴ He died in 969.

     Tsar of Bulgaria Petar I of Bulgaria was the successor of basileus Simeon I "the Great" of the Bulgars; Tsar of Bulgaria.² Tsar of Bulgaria Petar I of Bulgaria was born circa 925. He was the son of basileus Simeon I "the Great" of the Bulgars.¹ Tsar of Bulgaria Petar I of Bulgaria married Maria Lekapenos, daughter of caesar Christopher Lekapenos and Sophia (?), in 927.^3,1,4 Tsar of Bulgaria between 927 and 969.⁵ Tsar of Bulgaria Petar I of Bulgaria ruled from the city of Great Preslav.⁶ He died in 969.⁶ He was the predecessor of Tsar of Bulgaria Boris II of Bulgaria; Tsar of Bulgaria.⁷

     Donnchad Carrach Calma mac Murchada was the son of Murchad mac Áengusa Uí Éremóin.¹ Donnchad Carrach Calma mac Murchada died in 969.¹

     Erling Gamle Eiríksson was born circa 939. Sixthborn. He was the son of Eiríkr Blóðøks Haraldsson, King of Norway and Gunnhildr Konungamodír Gormsdóttir.¹ Erling Gamle Eiríksson Killed the Herse Klyp on the instant Klyp had killed his brother Sigurd. In 965 at Alrekstader.² He witnessed the death of Sigurdr Sleva Eiríksson in 965; He had raped Alof, the wife of Herse Klyp, and escaped to Alrekstader. Klyp heard the news and set after Sigurd Now when they came to the house they attacked the king, and Herse Klyp, it is said, ran him through with his sword and killed him.² Erling Gamle Eiríksson was a witness where Haraldr Gráfeldr Eiríksson, King of Norway gathered together a great army, with his brothers Gudrod and Erling, in the east country, with which they set out northwards to Throndhjem in 968.² Erling Gamle Eiríksson was a witness where Haraldr Gráfeldr Eiríksson, King of Norway proceeded northwards to Throndhjem, where they met no opposition. They levied the scat-duties, and all other revenues, and laid heavy penalties upon the bondes; for the kings had for a long time received but little income from Throndhjem in 968 at summer.² Erling Gamle Eiríksson was a witness where Haraldr Gráfeldr Eiríksson, King of Norway went south with the greater part of the men-at-arms, but left his brother Erlin behind with his men in 968 at autumn.² Erling Gamle Eiríksson was left behind in Throndhjem when his brother, Harald Grafell, returned with the main part of the army to the south in 968 at autumn, Throndjhem.² He died in 969 at winter, Throndjhem. He raised great contributions from the bondes, and pressed severely on them; at which the bondes murmured greatly, and submitted to their losses with impatience. In winter they gathered together in a great force to go against King Erling, just as he was at a feast; and they gave battle to him, and he with the most of his men fell.²

     Nasir ad-Dawlah al-Hasan ibn Abu al-Hayja', Governor of Mosul was the son of Abu al-Hayja' 'Abd Allah ibn Hamdan al-Taghlibi.^1,3 Nasir ad-Dawlah al-Hasan ibn Abu al-Hayja', Governor of Mosul was Al-Hasan bin Abu al-Hayja' bin Hamdan.^1,2 Also called Nasir al-Dawla of Mosul.¹ He was the successor of Abu al-Hayja' 'Abd Allah ibn Hamdan al-Taghlibi; Governor of Mosul.^1,2,3 Nasir ad-Dawlah al-Hasan ibn Abu al-Hayja', Governor of Mosul married Fatima bint Ahmad.¹ Nasir ad-Dawlah al-Hasan ibn Abu al-Hayja', Governor of Mosul struck an independent course from the 'Abbasid caliph in 929.² Emir of Mosul at Al-Jazirah, Iraq, between 929 and 967.^1,2,4 He was given the title of Nasir-al-dawla by the Caliph in 941.⁵ He came to control what was left of the Abbasid Empire in 942.¹ "amir al-umara" between 942 and 943.¹ He was removed from office by a revolt led by one of his officers and returned to Mosul in 943.¹ He expanded Hamdanid control westward into Syria.² He was deposed by his son Abu Taghlib in 967.¹ He was the predecessor of Fadl Allah Abu Taghlib al-Ghandanfar al-Taghlibi; Emir of Mosul and Jazira.^1,2 Nasir ad-Dawlah al-Hasan ibn Abu al-Hayja', Governor of Mosul died in 969 at Ardumusht. He died in exile.¹

     King of Egris-Abkhazeti Leon III Anchabadze was the son of Giorgi II, King of Egris-Abkhazeti. King of Egris-Abkhazeti Leon III Anchabadze was the successor of Giorgi II, King of Egris-Abkhazeti; King of Abkhazia.¹ King of Abkhazia at Transcaucasia between 960 and 969.¹ King of Egris-Abkhazeti Leon III Anchabadze died in 969?. He was the predecessor of King of Egris-Abkhazeti Demetre III Anchabadze; King of Abkhazia.¹

     Reinold II d' Agde was born circa 939. He was the son of N. N. d' Agde. Reinold II d' Agde died after 969.

     Nikephoros II Phokas, basileus Rhomaiôn was related to Sophia Phokas; daughter of Leon Phokas and niece of emperor Nikephoros II Phokas.³ Nikephoros II Phokas, basileus Rhomaiôn was related to John I Tzimisces Kourkouas, basileus Rhomaiôn; a descendant of an aristocratic Armenian family, related through his mother to the general, and later emperor, Nicephorus II Phocas.⁴ Nikephoros II Phokas, basileus Rhomaiôn was the son of Bardas Phocas.⁵ He was called "The White Death of the Saracens".⁶ Nikephoros II Phokas, basileus Rhomaiôn also went by the name of "Bringer of Victory" Nicephorus = Bringer of Victory. He was no great statesman, but a general of staggering brilliance.⁶ He was born in 912 at Cappadocia, Byzantine Empire.^2,5 He was the son of Bardas Phokas, caesar.^1,2 Nikephoros II Phokas, basileus Rhomaiôn embraced a military career of arms and as a young patrician distinguished himself at his father's side in a war against the Hamdanid Arabs in the East before 954.² He was named commander-in-chief of the armies of the East by the emperor Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, replacing his aging father Bardas between 954 and 955.⁵ He was the successor of Romanus II, basileus Rhomaiôn; Emperor.^7,8 Nikephoros II Phokas, basileus Rhomaiôn was named commander of a wartime expedition to liberate Crete (which had been controlled by the Arabs ever since 826) by Emperor Romanus II. This enterprise mobilized the entire Byzantine fleet and close to 24,000 men. Nicephorus gained the island with the capture of Chandax on 7 March 961 at Chandax, now Iráklion, Crete. "In a general massacre, the inhumanity of which revealed his fierce nature, he broke all Arab resistance. Aided by the monks, among whom was Athanasius, his spiritual director and founder of the Greek Orthodox monastery on Mt. Athos, Nicephorus achieved the reconsolidation of Christianity. He then returned to Constantinople with 'Abd al-'Aziz, the last amir of Crete, as his captive. This exploit, sung by the poet Theodosius the Deacon, realized the Byzantine dream (after dozens had failed to liberate Crete) of imperial mastery of the eastern Mediterranean. Later, as emperor, Nicephorus could state proudly that he controlled the seas. By that time, however, he had recovered Cilicia and the island of Cyprus and had captured other Muslim naval bases."² He attacked the Arabs of Cilicia and Syria, capturing more than 60 fortresses circa February 962.² He claimed the throne after the death of Romanus II, but was rebuffed by the civil administration, upon which he withdrew to Cappadocia, where John Tzimisces proclaimed him emperor, with the support of the army, the aristocracy (of which the Phocas was one of the major families) and the Patriarch, in 963.⁶ Emperor at Byzantine Empire between 963 and 10 December 969.^7,5 He was "obliged" by the imperial army, through the intermediation of John Tzimisces, Nicephorus' faithful lieutenant, to accept the crown, and to march on Constantinople, on 3 July 963 at Caesarea.² He entered the imperil capital on 16 August 963.⁹ He acceded Nikephoros II Phokas, basileus Rhomaiôn on 16 August 963 at the Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Byzantine Empire, as Emperor of the East. Crowned by the patriarch Polyeuctus..² He married Theophano of Constantinople on 20 September 963; Her 2nd (widow).^2,1,6 Nikephoros II Phokas, basileus Rhomaiôn died on 10 December 969 at the fortified palace of Boukoleion, Constantinople, Byzantine Empire, at age 57 years. During a night in December 969, he was killed there by former friends, guided by John Tzimisces and advised by Theophano. He was stabbed and decapitated, and his head was put on public display. His life was summed up in the phrase inscribed on his sarcophagus: "You conquered all but a woman."^2,10,5 He was the predecessor of John I Tzimisces Kourkouas, basileus Rhomaiôn; Emperor.^7,4

     Taksony, Herceg Magyarország was related to Miháily, Herceg Magyarország; the younger son of Taksony, Prince of Hungary, and a Cumanian.³ Taksony, Herceg Magyarország was the son of Zoltan, Prince of Hungary, and a daughter of Maroth, Prince of Bihar.³ He was born circa 931.^2,3 He was the son of Zoltan, Herceg Magyarország and Maen of Bihar.² Taksony, Herceg Magyarország married N. N. of the Kumans in 947.³ Taksony, Herceg Magyarország succeeded his first cousin, Fausz, to the throne of Hungary in 955. He was a witness where Otto I "der Große", imperator augustus acclaimed as emperor after the Battle of Lechfeld, inflicting a terrible defeat on the Magyars in 955.⁴ Prince of Hungary between 955 and 970.^2,5 The German King defeated the Hungarians. On 10 August 955 at the Battle of Lechfield, outside Augsburg, Bavaria. Taksony, Herceg Magyarország was saw his army defeated by Emperor Otto I, the Great, of Saxony, on 10 August 955 at Lechfeld, outside Augsburg, Germany.⁶ He died circa 970.^2,7 He was the predecessor of Géza, Fõherceg Magyarország; Great Prince of Hungary.^2,5

     Ramón II, conde Ribagorza y Pallars was born circa 925. He was the son of Bernard I, conde de Ribagorza y Pallars and Toda Galíndez de Aragón.^2,3 Ramón II, conde Ribagorza y Pallars married Gersinde de Fézenzac, daughter of Guillaume, comte de Fézenzac, before 945.^4,1 Count of Pallars at Provincia de Lérida, Catalonia, Spain, before 970. Count of Ribagorza at Provincia de Huesca, Aragón, Spain, before 970. Ramón II, conde Ribagorza y Pallars died circa 970.¹