985 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 9th century – 10th century – 11th century |
| Decades: | 950s 960s 970s – 980s – 990s 1000s 1010s |
| Years: | 982 983 984 – 985 – 986 987 988 |
The year 985 AD was a time of important changes and events across the world. From powerful leaders making their mark to new lands being explored, this year saw many moments that shaped history. Let's explore some of the key events that happened in 985.
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Major Events of 985
Attacks and New Settlements
- The city of Barcelona was attacked and taken over by a powerful leader named Al-Mansur. This was a big event in the history of Spain.
- A famous Viking explorer named Erik the Red led people from Iceland to settle in Greenland. This was a major step in exploring and living in new parts of the world.
Founding Cities and Restoring Power
- A noblewoman known as Lady Wulfruna started a new town. This town later grew into the modern city of Wolverhampton in England.
- Henry the Wrangler was given back his title as the Duke of Bavaria. This meant he regained his important position and power in that region.
Empires and Golden Eras
- Rajaraja Chola I became the new Emperor of the Chola Empire. Under his rule, the Chola Empire entered a "golden era," a time of great success and growth.
Images for kids
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Statue of Lady Wulfrun (c. 935–1005), who founded the city of Wolverhampton.
See Also
- You can learn more about this year in Spanish here: 985 para niños
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