930s facts for kids

Welcome to the 930s! This was a time of big changes and important events around the world, from the founding of one of the oldest parliaments to major battles and new kingdoms. Let's explore what happened during these ten years.

930: A New Parliament and Emperors

• The Althing, a very old parliament, was started in Iceland. It's still one of the world's oldest parliaments today!
• In Japan, Emperor Suzaku became the new ruler.
• Prince Bei, the older brother of the Khitan Emperor, left his home to go to China.

Important People of 930

• Emperor Daigo of Japan passed away.

931: New Kings and a Pope

• Ramiro II of León became the king of the Kingdom of León in what is now Spain.
• Eric Bloodaxe became the second king of Norway.
• In March, Pope John XI became the 125th pope, taking over from Pope Stephen VII.

Important People of 931

• Adelaide of Italy, who would later become the wife of Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, was born.
• Emperor Uda of Japan passed away.
• King Harald I of Norway, a famous king, also passed away.

932: A Castle and a Movie Setting

• King Henry I built Wildeck Castle in Zschopau, Germany.
• Fun fact: The movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail is set in this year, even though it was made much later!

Important People of 932

• Empress Xiao, who would become a powerful empress and regent (someone who rules for a young king) of the Liao, was born.

933: Big Battles and New Lands

• On March 15, Henry the Fowler led his army to victory against the Magyars in the Battle of Riade. This was a very important win for the Germans.
• William I, Duke of Normandy took control of the Cotentin area and the island of Jersey.
• The Kingdom of Lower Burgundy was given to King Rudolph II of Upper Burgundy, bringing more lands under his rule.

Important People of 933

• King Alfonso IV of León passed away.
• On December 15, Li Siyuan, who was Emperor Mingzong of the Later Tang Dynasty, died.

934: Volcanic Eruption and New Foundations

• The German king Henry I, the Fowler defeated King Gnupa and took over Hedeby, an important trading town.
• The Eldgjá volcano erupted, causing the largest basalt flood in history. This was a massive natural event!
• Einsiedeln Abbey, a famous monastery, was founded.

Important People of 934

• Dong Yuan, who would become a famous Chinese painter, was born.
• Ubayd Allah, a very important political and religious leader who started the Fatimid Caliphate, passed away.

935: Major Cities and Kingdoms Change Hands

• The Fatimid Caliphate tried for the third time to conquer Egypt, but they didn't succeed.
• At this time, Córdoba in Spain was thought to be the largest city in the world, even bigger than Baghdad!
• Haakon the Good, the son of Harald Fairhair, managed to bring the different parts of Norway back together.
• Gyeon Hwon, the king of Hubaekje, was overthrown by his oldest son, Singeom.
• The Later Shu Kingdom was started by Meng Zhixiang in Chengdu, China.

Important People of 935

• Ferdowsi Tousi, a famous Persian poet, was born.
• Harald Fairhair, the King of Norway, passed away.
• Wenceslas I, Duke of Bohemia, a respected leader, also died.

936: Emperors, Popes, and New Control

• The Kings of Wessex took control of Devon in England.
• Otto I was crowned Holy Roman Emperor at Aachen, a very important event for Europe.
• King Taejo of Goryeo defeated Hubaekje, bringing more unity to Korea.
• Prince Bei, the elder brother of the Liao Dynasty emperor, was sadly murdered by the Later Tang Dynasty.
• Ibn Muqlah, a famous Islamic calligrapher, was disgraced and put in prison in Baghdad.
• Pope Leo VII became the 126th pope, following Pope John XI.

Important People of 936

• Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi, a Moorish scholar who made important contributions to medicine, was born.
• Henry I the Fowler, the King of the Germans, passed away.
• Gyeonhwon, the King of Hubaekje, also died.

937: Battles and Capitals

• The Battle of Brunanburh was a huge fight where King Athelstan of England defeated the Viking king of Dublin, the Scots, and people from Strathclyde. This was a big win for England.
• On September 21, Magdeburg became the capital of the Holy Roman Empire.

Important People of 937

• Duke William IV of Aquitaine was born.
• On July 11, King Rudolph II of Burgundy passed away.
• On July 14, Duke Arnulf I of Bavaria also died.

938: Independence and New Control

• The Liao dynasty took over Peking, a major city in China.
• In the Battle of Bach Dang, Vietnam won its independence from China. This was a huge moment for Vietnam!

Important People of 938

• Hugh Capet, who would later become a King of France, was born.
• Lady Ise, a famous Japanese poet, passed away.

939: New Kings and Popes

• Edmund I of England became the new King of England.
• On July 14, Pope Stephen VIII became the 127th pope, following Pope Leo VII.
• The Arabs lost control of Madrid to the Kingdom of León.

Important People of 939

• Emperor Romanos II of the Byzantine Empire was born.
• On October 27, Æthelstan, the King of the English, passed away.

See also

In Spanish: Años 930 para niños