990 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 9th century – 10th century – 11th century |
| Decades: | 960s 970s 980s – 990s – 1000s 1010s 1020s |
| Years: | 987 988 989 – 990 – 991 992 993 |
The year 990 was a time of interesting changes and events in the 10th century. Many things happened around the world, from new calendars being adopted to important buildings starting construction. This year saw the birth of future kings and emperors, as well as the passing of influential scholars and leaders.
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Key Events of 990
New Calendar for Kievan Rus'
On January 1, the country known as Kievan Rus' started using the Julian calendar. Kievan Rus' was a large and powerful state in Eastern Europe, which included parts of modern-day Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. The Julian calendar was a way of organizing dates and time, much like our calendar today, but it was a bit different. This change helped them keep track of important events and seasons.
Building the Al-Hakim Mosque
In the city of Cairo, which is in modern-day Egypt, construction began on a very important building called the Al-Hakim Mosque. A mosque is a special place of worship for Muslims. This mosque was planned to be a grand and beautiful structure, showing the power and wealth of the rulers at that time.
The Peace of God in France
In southern France, the church introduced something called the Pax Ecclesiae, which means "Peace of the Church" or "Peace of God". This was a special rule or law from the church. It tried to stop people from fighting wars against those who weren't soldiers, like farmers or merchants. It also protected church leaders and their property. This rule was announced to try and bring more peace and order to the land.
Important People Born in 990
- Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor: He would later become a very powerful emperor in Europe.
- Edmund II of England: Known as "Ironside," he was a king of England.
- Mieszko II of Poland: He became the king of Poland and played a big role in his country's history.
- Yorimichi: A powerful leader in Japan who served as a regent, helping to rule the country for the emperor.
- Johannes Skotus: He became a bishop in Mecklenburg, an area in modern-day Germany.
Notable People Who Died in 990
- Kaneie: A regent in Japan who helped govern the country for the emperor.
- Al-Uqlidisi: A clever mathematician from the Middle East who worked with numbers and calculations.
- Dunash ben Labrat: A famous Jewish poet and scholar.
Images for kids
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Castle of Montemor-o-Velho (Portugal)
See also
In Spanish: 990 para niños
