992 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 9th century – 10th century – 11th century |
| Decades: | 960s 970s 980s – 990s – 1000s 1010s 1020s |
| Years: | 989 990 991 – 992 – 993 994 995 |
The year 992 (written as CMXCII in Roman numerals) was a special year because it was a leap year starting on Friday. This means it had an extra day, February 29th, just like some years today. It was part of the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago.
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What Happened in 992
Events Around the World
Africa's Story
- In Africa, the powerful Ghana Empire took over a town called Awdaghost. This town was home to the Berber people, who were groups of people living in North Africa.
Europe's Story
- Boleslaus I became the new leader, or Duke, of Poland.
- A big fight happened called the Battle of Conquereuil. In this battle, a leader named Fulk Nerra won against Conan I of Rennes. Sadly, Conan I was killed during the fight.
- In Dublin, which is now the capital of Ireland, Viking settlers started a place to make money. This place was called a mint, and they used it to create silver pennies.
Important People Who Died
- February 1 – Jawhar as-Siqilli passed away. He was an important politician from the Fatimid Caliphate, a powerful Islamic empire.
- February 29 – Oswald of Worcester died. He was a very important religious leader, serving as both the Archbishop of York and the Bishop of Worcester in England.
- May 25 – Mieszko I, the first known Duke of the Polans (who lived in what is now Poland), passed away.
- Borrell II, who was a powerful Count of Barcelona (in modern-day Spain), also died this year.
- Conan I of Rennes died in battle, as mentioned above.
Images for kids
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Pietro II Orseolo (left) and his son Otto.
See also
In Spanish: 992 para niños
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