997 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 9th century – 10th century – 11th century |
| Decades: | 960s 970s 980s – 990s – 1000s 1010s 1020s |
| Years: | 994 995 996 – 997 – 998 999 1000 |
The year 997 AD was a time of important events in history. People lived their lives, and some significant things happened around the world. This year saw the death of a well-known saint and an important battle.
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Important Events of 997
The Death of Saint Adalbert
On April 23 in the year 997, Adalbert of Prague passed away. He was a very important person known as a saint. Adalbert was a bishop who worked to spread Christianity in different parts of Europe. He traveled to places like Prussia, which is now part of Poland and Russia.
He was known for his strong beliefs and his efforts to help people. Sadly, he was killed while trying to share his faith with others. Because he died for his beliefs, he is remembered as a martyr. His life and death had a lasting impact on the history of the region.
The Battle of Spercheios
In 997, a major battle took place called the Battle of Spercheios. This battle was fought between the Byzantine Empire and the First Bulgarian Empire. The Byzantine Empire was a powerful state in the eastern part of Europe, and the Bulgarians were their neighbors.
The battle happened near the Spercheios River in Greece. The Byzantine army, led by a general named Nikephoros Ouranos, surprised the Bulgarian forces. The Byzantines won a big victory, which helped them control more land in the region. This battle was an important moment in the long history of conflicts between these two empires.
Images for kids
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The Bulgars are put to flight at the Battle of Spercheios (Chronicle of John Skylitzes).
See also
In Spanish: 997 para niños
