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     Mathgamain mac Cennétig was born circa 921.¹ He was the son of Cennétig mac Lorcáin, rí Tuadh Mumhan.¹ Mathgamain mac Cennétig died in 976.

     Donnchad mac Cellaich, rí Osraige was the son of Cellach mac Cerbaill, tigherna Osraighe and Echrad ingen Matudán Dál Fiatach.^1,2,3 Also called Donnchad mac Cellaich.⁴ Donnchad mac Cellaich, rí Osraige married Aífe ingen Fáeláin, daughter of King of Déisi Mumhan Fáelán mac Cormaic.^3,5 King of Osraige at Ossory, Leinster, Ireland, between 934 and 974.^6,7 Annals of the Four Masters 974: "Donnchadh, son of Ceallach, lord of Osraighe, died. / Donnchadh, mac Ceallaigh, tigherna Osraighe, d'écc." ( (an unknown value)).⁸ Annals of Ulster 976: "Donnchad son of Cellach, king of Osraige, and Domnall son of Congalach, king of Brega, died. / Donnchad m. Ceallaig ri Osraigi, Domnall m. Conghalaig ri Bregh, mortui sunt."⁹ Annals of Tigernach 976: "Dondchad mac Cellaig, rí Osraigi in senili étate mortuus est."¹⁰ Donnchad mac Cellaich, rí Osraige died in 976.^10,6,9

     David, Count was born circa 946? At Macedonia. He was the son of Nikola Kumet, Count and Rhipsime Bagratuni.^1,2 David, Count died in 976. Died in battle against the Byzantines.^1,3

     Dogaressa di Venezia Waldrada di Toscana was a sister of the Marquis of Tuscany.³ She was a niece of Empress Adelaide.⁴ She was the only daughter of Markgraf Hubert of Tuscany and Willa of Camerino, daughter of Markgraf Boniface.² Also called Gualdrada di Toscana.⁵ She was born before 948. She was the daughter of Markgraf von Tuszien Hubert von Arles and Markgräfin von Tuszien und Spoleto Willa von Camerino.² Dogaressa di Venezia Waldrada di Toscana married Pietro Candiano IV, doge della Repubblica di Venezia, son of Pietro Candiano III, doge della Repubblica di Venezia and Arcielda (?); His 2nd.^2,6,3,7 Dogaressa di Venezia Waldrada di Toscana died in 976.^2,8

     Ælfflæd of Damerham was born circa 920. She was the daughter of Ælgar of Damerham.¹ Ælfflæd of Damerham married Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English, son of Edward "the Elder", King of the English and Edgira of Kent, before 946; His 3rd.¹ Ælfflæd of Damerham died after 976.²

     Also called Ivan Nikola of Bulgaria.³ Nikola Kumet, Count was a Count in West Bulgaria.⁴ Count.⁴ Also called Nicholas. He was born circa 905.³ He was the son of N. N. the Macedonian and N. N. (?). Head of the Sredets komitat (administrative region) at Macedonia. Nikola Kumet, Count married Rhipsime Bagratuni, daughter of Ašot II Erkat', Shahanshah of Armenia and N. N. Sewaday.^5,3,6 Nikola Kumet, Count died after 976.⁷

      John I Tzimisces Kourkouas, basileus Rhomaiôn was a descendant of an aristocratic Armenian family, related through his mother to the general, and later emperor, Nicephorus II Phocas.² "I acknowledge two powers in this life: the priesthood and the Empire; the Creator of the world has entrusted to the former the cure of souls, to the latter the care of bodies. If neither part is damaged, the well-being of the world is secure." - John I Tzimisces, as recorded by Leo the Deacon.³ He was so described: handsome, with dark-blond hair, a red beard and piercing blue eyes, though his surname refers to his short stature.³ He was born in 925.^4,2 He was the son of Theodoras Kourkouas and N. N. Phocaina.¹ John I Tzimisces Kourkouas, basileus Rhomaiôn married Maria Skleraina, daughter of Niketas Skleros and Gregoria Mamikonean, circa 945; His 1st.⁵ John I Tzimisces Kourkouas, basileus Rhomaiôn entered the imperial army and fought with his uncle Nicephorus against the Arabs in Cilicia and Syria, and then having helped Nicephorus gain the throne, rewarded with the supreme command of Byzantine forces in the East in 963.² He was made Domestic of the Schools and Commander in Chief of the Armies in Anatolia by the emperor Nikophoros in 963.⁶ He associated with Theophano of Constantinople before 969; Theophano was the mistress of John. John I Tzimisces Kourkouas, basileus Rhomaiôn mustered a mighty host of his people on the death of Peter, Emperor of the Bulgars, and conquered the whole of Bulgaria which he subjected to his imperial rule in 969.⁷ He succeeded his uncle to the imperial title in 969. He was crowned Emperor of the East in January 969. He was led into a conspiracy by Theophano, his mistress, that led to the assassination of her husband, his uncle, the Emperor Nicephorus, in December 969.^4,2 He witnessed the death of Nikephoros II Phokas, basileus Rhomaiôn on 10 December 969 at the fortified palace of Boukoleion, Constantinople, Byzantine Empire; 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."^4,8,9 Emperor at Byzantine Empire between 11 December 969 and 10 January 976.^10,2 John I Tzimisces Kourkouas, basileus Rhomaiôn married Theodora of Byzantium, daughter of basileus Rhomaiôn Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus of Byzantium and Helena Lekapena, in 970; His 2nd.^4,5,11 John I Tzimisces Kourkouas, basileus Rhomaiôn was forced to do penance, for his part in the killing of Nicephorus II, by Polyeuctus, patriarch of Constantinople, in order to receive the imperial crown, and he therefore banished Theophano to a convent and punished the actual murderers in January 970.⁴ He led a counterattack against the Bulgars, leading his forces against their capital, capturing their tsar, and forcing them to recognize Byzantine suzerainty in 971.² He defeated the Russian prince Svyatoslav and ending threats to Byzantine rule in the north in July 971.² He witnessed the marriage of Otto II "der Rote", imperator augustus and Theophano Skleraina, Römische Kaiserin on 14 April 972 at Rome, Italy; His 2nd. Blessed by Pope John XIII.^4,12,13,5,14 John I Tzimisces Kourkouas, basileus Rhomaiôn reduced the Fatimid strength around Antioch by taking Antioch, Damascus, and other cities between 974 and 975 at Syria.² He died on 10 January 976 at Constantinople, Byzantine Empire, at age 51 years. Before he could retake Jerusalem he died, probably of typhoid. Some say he was poisoned.^4,8,15,3,2 He was the predecessor of Constantine VIII Porphyrogenitos, basileus Rhomaiôn; Co-Emperor.¹⁰ John I Tzimisces Kourkouas, basileus Rhomaiôn was the predecessor of Basil II Bulgaroctonos, basileus Rhomaiôn; Co-Emperor.¹⁶

     Bischof von Verden Bruno von Hamaland was born circa 932?. He was the son of Graf im Bardengau und in Wigmodien Wichmann I "der Ältere" von Hamaland and Gräfin im Bardengau Bia von Ringelheim.¹ Bischof von Verden Bruno von Hamaland was the successor of Bischof von Verden Amelung von Hamaland; Bishop of Verden.¹ Bischof von Verden Bruno von Hamaland succeeded his uncle Amelung as Bishop of Verden. Bishop of Verden between 5 May 962 and 976.² He died on 26 April 976.³

     Graf im Chiemgau Otakar III von Chiemgau was the father of Graf im Chiemgau Arnulf von Chiemgau; a son of Count Otakar III im Chiemgau and the sister of Count Arnulf von Wels-Lambach.² Graf im Chiemgau Otakar III von Chiemgau was the only son of Count Otakar II im Chiemgau and Alta.² He was born circa 930. He was the son of Graf im Chiemgau Otakar II von Chiemgau and Alta (?).² Graf im Chiemgau between 951 and 976.² Graf im Chiemgau Otakar III von Chiemgau married N. N. von Wels-Lambach, daughter of N. N. von Wels-Lambach, before 960. Graf im Chiemgau Otakar III von Chiemgau died on 1 May 976.²

     Heinrich I "der Kahle", Graf von Stade was born before 929. He was the son of Lothar II, Graf von Stade and Swanhilde, Gräfin von Stade.² Heinrich I "der Kahle", Graf von Stade married Judith von der Wetterau, daughter of Graf der Wetterau Udo I von der Wetterau and Cunegundis de Vermandois, in 959; His 1st.³ Heinrich I "der Kahle", Graf von Stade married Hildegarde von Rheinhausen, daughter of Graf Elli II von Rheinhausen, before 974; His 2nd.² Heinrich I "der Kahle", Graf von Stade died on 11 May 976.⁴ Heinrich I "der Kahle", Graf von Stade was buried in the Monastery, Heeringen.²

     Gero, Erzbischof von Köln was the son of Christian, Markgraf im Gau Serimunt and Hitta von Merseburg.¹ Erzbischof von Köln between 967 and 976.¹ Gero, Erzbischof von Köln died on 29 June 976.¹

     Pietro Candiano IV, doge della Repubblica di Venezia married Johanna di Venezia; His 1st.^3,2,4 Pietro Candiano IV, doge della Repubblica di Venezia and Johanna di Venezia were divorced.² Pietro Candiano IV, doge della Repubblica di Venezia was born circa 932?. He was the son of Pietro Candiano III, doge della Repubblica di Venezia and Arcielda (?).² Pietro Candiano IV, doge della Repubblica di Venezia was associated with the ducal throne by his father in 942.⁵ He met Waldrada, sister of the Marquis of Tuscany who was at the time one of the richest and most powerful of the Italian princes, while in exile between 942 and 959.⁶ He was the successor of Pietro Candiano III, doge della Repubblica di Venezia; 21st Doge of Venice.^2,7 Pietro Candiano IV, doge della Repubblica di Venezia showed himself a rebel, and whether, as some suggest, he was a corrupt and vicious debauchee or whether, as seems more likely, the rift was fundamentally political, the relationship between father and son, and their respective factions, deteriorated to the point where open warfare erupted in the streets, and when captured, banished to eternal banishment.⁵ He enlisted as a soldier of fortune under the banners of Guy, Marquis of Ivrea (and who in 950 was crowned King of Italy), before 950.⁵ He commanded a squadron of corsairs with which he blockaded no less than seven of Venice's galley's at the mouth of the Po River circa 958.⁵ He elected by the people of Venice, despite his perpetual banishment, and despite his piracy against them, to replace his father, Pietro Candiano III (942-959), to become Doge of Venice in 959.⁵ 22nd Doge of Venice between 959 and 976.^1,2,7 He made his son, Vitale, Bishop of Torcello, having the rival candidate blinded and imprisoned circa 960.⁸ He divorced his Venetian wife, and brought Waldrada to Venice as his bride, together with an immense dowry of lands in Friuli, the March of Treviso, Adria, and the Ferrarese, becoming in place of an elected Doge of an independent democracy a fuedal baron with huge estates on terra firma held in vassalage of the Western Emperor.⁶ He married dogaressa di Venezia Waldrada di Toscana, daughter of Markgraf von Tuszien Hubert von Arles and Markgräfin von Tuszien und Spoleto Willa von Camerino; His 2nd.^3,1,2,4 Pietro Candiano IV, doge della Repubblica di Venezia procured the Patriarchate of Grado for his son Vitale in 969.⁹ He called on his Venetian subjects to help defend his personal interests in the Ferrarese, which prompted them to rise up against him and first attacking his palace directly, which failed, burned the surrounding neighborhood, and in the summer heat, the fire quickly spread to the palace itself in August 976.⁹ He died on 11 August 976 at Venice. Murdered. "Doge Pietro Candiano fell a victim to a conspiracy, whose members, in their anxiety to obtain possession of him, set fire to his palace, thereby destroying not only this building, but also the churches of San Marco, San Teodoro, and Santa Maria di Zobenigo, as well as about three hundred houses." On the authority of John the Deacon, who was perhaps even an eye-witness, The Doge and his young wife and infant child tried to escape through the atrium of St. Marks, only to find their passage blocked by a group of nobles. Though pleading for their lives, he was cut down by the points of their swords and his infant son run through with a spear. Only his wife was allowed to flee.^10,3,2,9,11 He was the predecessor of St. Pietro Orsèolo I, doge di Venezia; 23rd Doge of Venice.^12,7 Pietro Candiano IV, doge della Repubblica di Venezia was buried in the abbey of Sant' Ilario, beyond Fusina. He was thrown on a boat and carted off to a common slaughter house for burial. A certain Giovanni Gradenigo, "a most saintly man," arranged an obscure, but seemlier, burial.¹³

     N. N. Candiano was born circa 974.¹ He was the son of Pietro Candiano IV, doge della Repubblica di Venezia and dogaressa di Venezia Waldrada di Toscana.¹ N. N. Candiano died on 11 August 976 at Venice. He was run through with a spear by nobles seeking to destroy his father.¹ N. N. Candiano was buried in the abbey of Sant' Ilario, beyond Fusina. He was buried away from Venice with his father.²

     Also called Ardvino.³ Also called conte di Torino Arduin II "il Glabro" di Torino. Arduin II "der Kahle", Graf von Auriate, Markgraf von Turin was born circa 910. He was the son of Roger I, Graf von Auriate and N. N. (?).² Arduin II "der Kahle", Graf von Auriate, Markgraf von Turin was the successor of Roger II, Graf von Auriate; Count of Auriate.⁴ Count of Auriate at Piemont between 935 and 977.⁵ Arduin II "der Kahle", Graf von Auriate, Markgraf von Turin married N. N. di Mosezzo, daughter of Manfredo di Mosezzo.³ Arduin II "der Kahle", Graf von Auriate, Markgraf von Turin witnessed the death of Anskarius II, Graf von Asti, Markgraf von Ivrea in 940; Murdered.⁶ Arduin II "der Kahle", Graf von Auriate, Markgraf von Turin cleared the Susa Valley of Saracens and took Turin.¹ He became regent of the Turin March when the Ivrean house was set back in 941.¹ He moved with the Emperor Berengar I against Canossa and brought Adalbert Atto II of Canossa before Berengar in 951.¹ He was a witness where Adalbert Atto II, Markgraf von Canossa rescued Queen Adelaide, widow of King Lothair II of Italy, from imprisonment on an island in Lake Garda in 951.⁷ Margrave of Turin between 962 and 976.¹ Arduin II "der Kahle", Graf von Auriate, Markgraf von Turin became Advocate of the Kloster Novalesa-Breme, who he gifted with large estates and despite imperial and papal protests.¹ Count and Marchese of Turin circa 976.³ He died circa 977.⁸ He was the predecessor of Manfred I, Markgraf von Turin; Margrave of Turin.⁹

     Gräfin im Chiemgau Willa von Bayern held lands around Teisendorf, Waging, and Tengling.² She was born circa 935.³ She was the daughter of Vogt von Salzburg Bernhard von Bayern and Engilrata (?).² Gräfin im Chiemgau Willa von Bayern married Graf im Chiemgau Sieghard IV von Büren, son of Graf im Chiemgau Sieghard III von Büren, circa 965; His 2nd.² Gräfin im Chiemgau Willa von Bayern died circa 977.⁴

     Earl of Orkney. Thorfinnr Hausakljúfr Torf-Einarsson, Orknøyjarl also went by the name of Thorfinn "Skull-cleaver" of Orkney. He was born circa 910.² He was the son of Torf-Einarr Rögnvaldsson, Orknøyjarl.¹ Thorfinnr Hausakljúfr Torf-Einarsson, Orknøyjarl married Grélöd, daughter of Dungad, Mormaer of Caithness and Gróa Thorsteinsdóttir, in 941.³ Thorfinnr Hausakljúfr Torf-Einarsson, Orknøyjarl met by Gunnhild, wife of the recently killed Eirik Bloodaxe, and her sons, who stationed in Orkney for a time, and the sons subdued these islands and Hjaltland, took scat for themselves, and stayed there all the winter between 941 and 942 at Orkney.⁴ He died in 977.⁵

     Fürst von Salerno Gisulf I von Salerno was the son of Fürst von Salerno Waimar II von Salerno and Gaitelgrima von Benevent.¹ Lord of Salerno between 933 and 977.² Fürst von Salerno Gisulf I von Salerno died in 977.¹

     Tsar of Bulgaria Boris II of Bulgaria was the son of Tsar of Bulgaria Petar I of Bulgaria and Maria Lekapenos.¹ Tsar of Bulgaria Boris II of Bulgaria was the successor of Tsar of Bulgaria Petar I of Bulgaria; Tsar of Bulgaria.² Tsar of Bulgaria between 969 and 977.³ Tsar of Bulgaria Boris II of Bulgaria was in Byzantine captivity in 971.³ He died in 977. He was killed trying to escape.³

     Adelheid de Toulouse was born circa 947. She was the daughter of Raymond III Pons, comte de Toulouse and Garsinde de Gascogne.¹ Adelheid de Toulouse married Manfred de Narbonne, son of vizconde de Narbona Odon de Narbona and Riquilda de Barcelona, before 963. Adelheid de Toulouse died after 977.

     Miháily, Herceg Magyarország was related to Vászoly, Herceg of Northern Hungary; the son of Michael.⁴ Miháily, Herceg Magyarország was the younger son of Taksony, Prince of Hungary, and a Cumanian.⁴ Also called Michael. He was born after 948. He was the son of Taksony, Herceg Magyarország and N. N. of the Kumans.^2,3 Miháily, Herceg Magyarország married Adelaide, Królewna Polska, daughter of Mieszko I, Ksiaze Polska and N. N. (?); Her 1st.^2,5,3 Duke at between March and Gran.² Miháily, Herceg Magyarország died circa 978.²

     Fernando Bermúdez de Asturias was born circa 930.¹ He was the son of Bermudo Nuñez de Asturias and Velasquita Velasquez.² Fernando Bermúdez de Asturias married Elvira Diaz of Saldana, daughter of Diego Munoz de Saldana and Tigrida (?), before 960.¹ Fernando Bermúdez de Asturias died in 978.¹

     Guillaume, comte d' Arles was the son of Rotbold, comte de Provence and N. N. d' Aquitaine.¹ Guillaume, comte d' Arles was the successor of Boson II, comte de Provence; Count of Arles.² Guillaume, comte d' Arles died in 978.¹

     King of Egris-Abkhazeti T'eodos III "the Blind" Anchabadze was the son of Giorgi II, King of Egris-Abkhazeti. King of Egris-Abkhazeti T'eodos III "the Blind" Anchabadze was blinded in the fratricidal war to take the crown of Egrisi. He was uncle of Bagrat III.¹ He was the successor of King of Egris-Abkhazeti Demetre III Anchabadze; King of Abkhazia.² King of Abkhazia at Transcaucasia between 976 and 978.³ King of Egris-Abkhazeti T'eodos III "the Blind" Anchabadze died in 978?. He was the predecessor of Bagrat III, King of the Abkhazians, Kartvels, Hers and Kakhs; King of Abkhazia.^4,5

     Markgräfin von Tuszien und Spoleto Willa von Camerino was the daughter of Markgraf Bonifatius von Camerino.¹ She was the mother of Hugo, Marchese di Toscana; the only son of Markgraf Hubert von Tuszien and Willa von Camerino, daughter of Markgraf Bonifatius.¹ Markgräfin von Tuszien und Spoleto Willa von Camerino was born circa 925?. She was the daughter of Graf und Markgraf von Bologna-Modena Bonifaz I von Bologna and Waldrada von Hoch-Burgund.^1,2 Markgräfin von Tuszien und Spoleto Willa von Camerino married Markgraf von Tuszien Hubert von Arles, son of Hugo "der Böse", König von Italien and Wandelmodis , a concubine, before 945.¹ Markgräfin von Tuszien und Spoleto Willa von Camerino founded, on behalf of her childless son Hugo, the first inner-city convent, St. Maria's in 978 at Florence, Italy.¹ She died on 7 January 978.^1,3

     Friedrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen was born in 912.^3,2 He was the son of Wigerich, Pfalzgraf von Lothringen and Kunigunde de Hainaut.^3,4 A contract for the marriage of Friedrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen and Beatrix de France was signed in 951.⁴ Count of Bar-le-Duc at Upper Lorraine, Holy Roman Empire, between 951 and 978.⁴ Friedrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen was the successor of Erzbischof von Köln Bruno von Sachsen; Duke of Lorraine.^5,6 Friedrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen married Beatrix de France, daughter of Hugues "le Grand", duc de France and Hedwige, Herzogin von Franzien, between 10 September 954 and 12 November 954.^3,4 Friedrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen succeded Bruno the Ludolphing to the duchy of Lorraine in 959. Duke of Lorraine at Holy Roman Empire between 959 and 978.⁶ Duke of Upper Lorraine at Holy Roman Empire between 975 and 978.^4,7,6 He was the predecessor of Carolus I, duc de Lothier; 1st Duke of Lothier.^8,6 Friedrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen was the predecessor of Dietrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen; Duke of Upper Lorraine.^9,6 Friedrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen was the predecessor of Dietrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen; Count of Bar-le-Duc. Friedrich I, Herzog von Ober-Lothringen died on 18 May 978 at age 66 years.^3,4 He died on 17 June 978 at age 66 years.²

     Brun von Querfurt, Graf von Arneburg was per Danuta Borawska, a son of "gener regis" Siegfried and Kotechind, daughter of Liudolf, brother of King Henry I.¹ He was born circa 889?. He was the son of "gener regis" Siegfried (?) and Kotechind von Sachsen.¹ Brun von Querfurt, Graf von Arneburg married Frederika von Ringelheim before 912.² Brun von Querfurt, Graf von Arneburg married Frideruna (?).¹ Brun von Querfurt, Graf von Arneburg died on 30 November 978.³

     Robert I, vicomte de Clermont was born circa 898. He was the son of Armand I, vicomte d'Auvergne and Bertilde (?). Robert I, vicomte de Clermont married Eldearde (?), daughter of Hucbert (?) and Hildegarde (?), before 922. Viscount of Clermont at France circa 936.² Robert I, vicomte de Clermont was living in 936.² He was the predecessor of Robert II "le Jeune", vicomte de Clermont; Viscount of Clermont.² Robert I, vicomte de Clermont died circa 979.

     Etienne de Gévaudan was born circa 945. He married comtesse d' Anjou Adelaide d'Anjou, daughter of Foulques II "le Bon", comte d'Anjou and Gerberge (?), circa 970; Her 1st.^2,3 Etienne de Gévaudan died in 979.¹

     Rí h-Úa Failge Conchobar mac Fínd Uí Failgi Iarmothá was the son of Finn mac Máel Mórda Uí Failgi. Rí h-Úa Failge Conchobar mac Fínd Uí Failgi Iarmothá was the eponymous founder of the Clan O'Connor. He died in 979.^1,2 Annals of Tigernach 979: "Conchobar mac Fínd, rí h-Úa Failge, mortuus est."¹ Annals of Ulster 979: "Conchobor son of Finn, king of Uí Fhailgi, died. / Conchobur mc. Finn, ri Ua Failghi, mortuus est."²

     Orknøyjarl Arnfin Thorfinsson was born circa 942.² He was the son of Thorfinnr Hausakljúfr Torf-Einarsson, Orknøyjarl and Grélöd.¹ Orknøyjarl Arnfin Thorfinsson married Ragnhildr Eiríksdóttir, daughter of Eiríkr Blóðøks Haraldsson, King of Norway and Gunnhildr Konungamodír Gormsdóttir, circa 947.¹ Orknøyjarl Arnfin Thorfinsson died in 979?. He was murdered.²

     Also called St. Edward the Martyr of England. Edward "the Martyr", King of the English was born circa 961.⁴ He was the son of Edgar "the Pacific", King of the English and Æthelflæd Eneda of Hertford.^1,2,3 Edward "the Martyr", King of the English succeeded his father to the throne of England, through the influence of St. Dunstan, at the age of 13 on 8 July 975.^4,5 King of the English at England between 8 July 975 and 18 March 978.⁶ He was crowned as King of England in 975 at Kingston-upon-Thames, Middlesex, England.^4,6 He is little known, save that he was young, unstable, and resented by many.⁷ Annals of Monte Fernando 979: "Ob. Sanctus Edwardus martirio, successit Edildredus."⁸ He died on 18 March 979 at near Corfe Castle, Dorset, England. He died unmarried. He was murdered by members of his brother Æthelred's household. Burke's says he was murdered by his stepmother, Queen Elfrida.^4,6 He was not a martyr for the Christian faith, nor for right and truth in any sense; but he was cruelly killed, so people looked upon him as a saint and called him Edward the Martyr.⁵ Edward "the Martyr", King of the English was buried in Wareham Abbey, Dorsetshire, England. First bural.^6,5 Edward "the Martyr", King of the English was buried in Shaftesbury Abbey, Dorsetshire, England. A reburial later on.^4,6,5 Feast Day. On 18 March.⁵ Edward "the Martyr", King of the English was buried in the Midland Bank, Croydon, England. Relics of St. Edward reside in the Midland Bank.⁶

     Thietmar I, Markgraf der Nordmark was the father of Gero II, Markgraf der Nieder-Lausitz; the only son of Thietmar I, Margrave of the North March, and Suanehild Billung von Sachsen, daughter of Duke Hermann I; a grandnephew of Margrave Gero I.² Thietmar I, Markgraf der Nordmark was the oldest son of Markgraf Christian im Gau Serimunt and Hidda, daughter of Graf Thietmar; nephew of Markgraf Gero I.² He was born circa 920.² He was the son of Christian, Markgraf im Gau Serimunt and Hitta von Merseburg. Count at Serimunt Valley.² Count at Swabian Valley between 944 and 978.² Margrave of Meißen.² Margrave of Merseburg at Thuringia.² Margrave of the North March between 965 and 979.² Thietmar I, Markgraf der Nordmark married Suanehild, Markgräfin von Nordmark, daughter of Hermann I, Herzog von Sachsen and Hildegarde von Westerbourg, before 970; Her 1st.² Thietmar I, Markgraf der Nordmark died after 3 August 979.³

     Aymon I, sire de Bourbon was born circa 924?. He was the son of Aymar de Bourbon chevalier and Ermengarde (?).¹ Aymon I, sire de Bourbon married Aldesinde (?) before 954. Aymon I, sire de Bourbon died in 980.²

     Domnall ua Néill, rí Ailech, *Ard-rí na h'Éireann* was the son of Muirchertach na G-Cochaill Criceann, rí Ailech, rígdoamna Érenn and Gormlaith ingen Cuilennán Uí Echach Coba.² The original hand of the Annals of Ulster indicates there were only 12 kings that could be properly titled "King of Ireland." Domnall ua Néill was the sixth of these 12.³ 173rd Monarch of Ireland between 954 and 978.⁴ Domnall ua Néill, rí Ailech, *Ard-rí na h'Éireann* was the predecessor of Máel Sechnaill, rí Midi, *Ard-rí na h'Éireann*; 174th Monarch of Ireland. Domnall ua Néill, rí Ailech, *Ard-rí na h'Éireann* died in 980 at Ard Macha, Ireland.⁵ Annals of Ulster 980: "Domnalll ua Néill, over-king of Ireland, died after penance in Ard Macha. / Domhnall H. Neill, ardri Erenn, post penitentiam i n-Ard Macha obiit."⁵ His obit is the first contemporary record of the term ard-rí Érenn.⁶

     Ferguard, Thane of Lochaber was born in 929.¹ He was the son of Murdoch, Thane of Lochaber.¹ Ferguard, Thane of Lochaber married Ragnhildr Eiríksdóttir, daughter of Eiríkr Blóðøks Haraldsson, King of Norway and Gunnhildr Konungamodír Gormsdóttir, before 960.¹ Ferguard, Thane of Lochaber died in 980 at age 51 years.¹

     Bernard II de Carlat was born circa 945. He was the son of Gerhard de Carlat.² Bernard II de Carlat died after 980.¹

     Konstantinos Skleros, patrikios was the father of Theophano Skleraina, Römische Kaiserin; likely a daughter of Konstantin Skleros, patrikios, and Sophia Phokaina, daughter of Leon Phokas and niece of emperor Nikephoros II Phokas.^2,3 Patrician at Constantinople, Byzantium.¹ Konstantinos Skleros, patrikios was born circa 920.¹ He was the son of Niketas Skleros and Gregoria Mamikonean. Konstantinos Skleros, patrikios married Sophia Phokas, daughter of Leo Phokas, curopalates, circa 950.^1,2 Konstantinos Skleros, patrikios died after 980.¹

     Landry, seigneur de Faye la Vineuse was born circa 925.¹ He died after 980.¹

     Also called Berthold I von Babenberg.¹ Berthold, Graf von Schweinfurt, Markgraf von Nordgau was born circa 915.^2,3 He was the son of Arnulf "der Böse", Herzog von Bayern and Judith, Herzogin von Bayern.¹ Berthold, Graf von Schweinfurt, Markgraf von Nordgau married Eilika, Gräfin von Schweinfurt, daughter of Lothar II, Graf von Walbeck and Mathilda von Querfurt, Gräfin von Walbeck, in 942.^2,4 Berthold, Graf von Schweinfurt, Markgraf von Nordgau died on 15 January 980.^5,2,6

     Also called Graf im Chiemgau Sieghard IV von Chiemgau.² Also called Graf Sieghard IV von Büren.³ Graf im Chiemgau Sieghard IV von Büren was born circa 935. He was the son of Graf im Chiemgau Sieghard III von Büren. Graf im Chiemgau Sieghard IV von Büren was born circa 940?. Count at the Chiemgau between 963 and 980.⁴ He married Gräfin im Chiemgau Willa von Bayern, daughter of Vogt von Salzburg Bernhard von Bayern and Engilrata (?), circa 965; His 2nd.² Graf im Chiemgau Sieghard IV von Büren died on 26 September 980.² He died on 26 September 980.^5,6

     Robert I, comte de Namur was the successor of Bérenger "de Lomme", comte de Namur; 1st Count of Namur.^4,2 Robert I, comte de Namur was born circa 928. He was the son of Bérenger "de Lomme", comte de Namur and Symphoriane, Erbin des Lommatschgaus.^2,3 2nd Count of Namur at Lower Lorraine, Holy Roman Empire, between 960 and 973.^4,2 Robert I, comte de Namur married Ermengarde de Lorraine, daughter of Otto de Lorraine, before 973. Robert I, comte de Namur died in 981. He was the predecessor of Albert I, comte de Namur; 3rd Count of Namur.^4,2

     Also called Anlaf.⁸ Amlaíb Cuarán mac Sitric of Dublin was the son of Sihtric, king of Deira, and was related to the English king Aethelstan.⁹ Also called Óláfr Kváran Sigtriggson Old Norse.^3,10 He was born before 920. He was the son of Sitric Caoch ua Ímair, rí Dubgall & Finngall and unknown (?).^4,5,6,7 Amlaíb Cuarán mac Sitric of Dublin was taken from York to Dublin, Ireland by his Uncle?, Guthfrith, in 927. He and Gothfraidh ua Ímair were expelled from York by King Aethelstan of Wessex in 927. Amlaíb Cuarán mac Sitric of Dublin went to Cair-Abroc in 938.¹¹ Annals of the Four Masters 938: "A victory was gained by the King of the Saxons over Constantine, son of Aedh; Anlaf, or Amhlaeibh, son of Sitric; and the Britons. / Cath-raoinedh ria righ Saxan for Constantin mac Aedha for Anlaf no Amhlaoibh, mac Sitric, & for Breathnaibh." ( (an unknown value)).¹² He was baptized in 941; "A.D. 941. This year King Edmund received King Anlaf at baptism."¹³ He was chosen as their king by the Northumbrians who abandoned their allegiance to the Angles of Wessex an Athelstan's death in 941.¹³ He succeeded his 1st cousin, Olaf I, to the throne of Dublin in 941. King of York at England between 941 and 943.^5,14 He was a witness where Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English moved against Olaf Sihtricson and regained the lands lost to the former Olaf in 942.¹⁵ Amlaíb Cuarán mac Sitric of Dublin was a witness where Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English made peace with Olaf and saw him baptised as a Christian in 943.¹⁶ Amlaíb Cuarán mac Sitric of Dublin remained in Dublin after Blacaire, one of the chiefs of the foreigners, was expelled in 943 at Dublin, Ireland.¹⁷ He was a witness where Edmund I "the Magnificent", King of the English took advantage of the fighting that broke out between Olaf Sihtricson and a rival claimant to the Scandanavian Kingdom of York, and invaded Northumbria and brought it under his rule in 944.¹⁶ Amlaíb Cuarán mac Sitric of Dublin was restored to the throne of York following Ragnald II, but soon lost it to the English King Eadred in 944. King of York, restored at England in 944. He was succeeded his 1st cousin, Blacar, to the throne of Dublin in 945.^14,10 King of Dublin at Ireland between 945 and 948.¹⁴ He was restored to the throne of York, succeeding Eric Bloodaxe, with the help of Eadred in 949. King of York, restored at England between 949 and 952.¹⁴ He was restored to the throne of Dublin in 953.¹⁴ King of Dublin, restored between 953 and 980.¹⁴ He married Gormlaith ingen Murchada Uí Fáeláin, daughter of Murchad mac Finn Uí Fáeláin, rí Laigin and N. N. ingen Taidg Uí Conchobair, before 980; One of her 6.^1,18 Amlaíb Cuarán mac Sitric of Dublin abdicated his throne after the Battle of Tara in 980.^5,19,10 Annals of Tigernach 980: "Amlaim mac Sitriuca, aird-righ ar Gallaib Atha Cliath, do dul co h-Í a n-aithrighe & a n-ailithri iarsin cath mortuus est."²⁰ He was called the High King of the "foreigners" in Ath Cliath, or Dublin, in the Annals of Tigernach.²⁰ He died in 981 at Ionia. He died in religious retirement.^{1,3,21,10,22,9}

     Also called Count Nuño Lopez of Biscay. Nuño Lopez, señor de Vizcaya was son of Nuna of Castile & Lope Fortunez, Count of Biscay.¹ He married Velasquita Sánchez de Pamplona, daughter of Sancho I Garcés, rey de Pamplona and Toda Aznárez de Larraun; Her 1st.¹ Nuño Lopez, señor de Vizcaya was born circa 940?. He was the son of Lope Fortunez, señor de Vizcaya and Nuña González de Lara.¹ Nuño Lopez, señor de Vizcaya died in 981.¹

     Also called Ashot III "the Merciful" Bagratuni.^2,5 The Bagratids of Ani bore the title of shahanshah ("king of kings"), which was first conferred by the caliph in 922 upon Ashot II the Iron.¹ Of his sons, it was said: "Smbat, who was called 'Master of the World' took the crown ... the younger brother [Gagik] inherited Tashir ... other famous castles fell to Gurgen [aka Kiwrike]" - Vardan of the East, Historical Compilation, 48.² Also called Ashod III of Armenia.⁶ Also called Ašot T'agawor meaning "Ashot the King."⁷ Ašot III Oghormac, Šahanšah of Armenia was the brother of Mušegh , King of Kars; the brother of Ashot III.¹ Ašot III Oghormac, Šahanšah of Armenia was the nephew of Ašot II Erkat', Shahanshah of Armenia; the uncle, perhaps, of Ashot III.⁸ Ašot III Oghormac, Šahanšah of Armenia was born circa 905. He was the son of Abas, Shahanshah of Armenia and N. N. of Iberia.^3,4 Ašot III Oghormac, Šahanšah of Armenia was the successor of Abas, Shahanshah of Armenia; King of Armenia.⁹ Ašot III Oghormac, Šahanšah of Armenia married Xosrovanuš (?).⁷ Ašot III Oghormac, Šahanšah of Armenia transferred his capital from Kars (where his brother would then rule) to Ani (near modern Anipemza) and began to transform it into one of the architectural gems of the Middle Ages in 961 at Turkey.^1,10,7 He installed the first wall at Ani in 964 at Armenia, Anatolia.² King of Armenia at Transcaucasia.^1,9 In his reign the bishops and monks who recognized and confirmed the heretical beliefs of Vahan from Baghk', a year after the death of Lord Anania, gathered in the fortress of Ani in his kingdom. In 969. Ašot III Oghormac, Šahanšah of Armenia was buried in King Ašot's Chapel, Horomos Monastery, 15 km north-east of Ani, beside the Akhurian river, Turkey. "To the east of the Saint George church are the remains of a small, single nave, barrel vaulted chapel with a semicircular apse. Only parts of its north and east walls remain standing. Beside the south-west corner of this chapel there was once a large funereal monument that bore the inscription 'Ashot T'agawor' (Ashot the King) and the date 977."⁷ He died in 981. He was the predecessor of Smbat II Tiezerakal, Šahanšah of Armenia; King of Armenia.^9,3

     Hoël, comte de Nantes was born in 936?. He was the son of Alain II "Barbetorte", comte de Nantes and N. N. de Blois.^1,2 Hoël, comte de Nantes died in 981 at age 45 years.¹

     Pandolfo I “Capo di ferro”, 4° Principe di Benevento e Capua was the son of Landolfo II, 3° Principe di Benevento e Capua and Wanzia (?).¹ Pandolfo I “Capo di ferro”, 4° Principe di Benevento e Capua died in 981.¹

     Albéric II de Mâcon was born before 931. He was the son of Lietaud II, comte de Mâcon and Ermengarde de Chalon-sur-Sâone.² Albéric II de Mâcon married Ermentrude de Roucy, daughter of Renaud, comte de Reims and Albrade de Lorraine; His 1st. Her 1st.³ Albéric II de Mâcon died between 981 and 982.

      Arnold von Maingau was born circa 922. He was the son of Eberhard III von Lahngau and N. N. (?). Arnold von Maingau married Mathilda of Chiny before 942. Arnold von Maingau died in 982 at Calabria, Italy. Killed.

     Graf im Grabfeld Otto I von Babenberg was the father of Graf im Grabfeld Otto II von Babenberg; son of Graf Otto I im Grabfeld.¹ Also called Otto I von Tullfeld.² Graf im Grabfeld Otto I von Babenberg was a son of Graf Poppo III im Grabfeld of the House of Babenberg.¹ He was born circa 915. He was the son of Poppo III, Graf im Grab- und Tullefeld.¹ At Bavaria, Germany, 951/55-982.¹ Graf im Grabfeld Otto I von Babenberg died in 982.¹

     Eticho II, Graf von Altdorf was born circa 912. He was the son of Heinrich "mit dem goldenen Wagen", Graf von Altdorf and Atha von Hohenwarth.¹ Eticho II, Graf von Altdorf died in 982.¹