998 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 9th century – 10th century – 11th century |
| Decades: | 960s 970s 980s – 990s – 1000s 1010s 1020s |
| Years: | 995 996 997 – 998 – 999 1000 1001 |
The year 998 AD was a time of important changes in Europe, especially for the Holy Roman Empire. This year saw a young emperor take strong action to restore order in Rome and the founding of a new religious center in England.
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Key Events of 998
Otto III Returns to Rome
In 998, Otto III was a powerful young emperor. He was only 18 years old but was determined to keep control over his empire. The city of Rome, which was very important, had some problems. Otto III traveled to Rome and successfully took control of the city. He then helped his cousin, Pope Gregory V, return to his position as Pope. This showed Otto's power and his commitment to supporting the Church.
New Abbey at Sherborne
In England, a new Benedictine abbey was started in a place called Sherborne. An abbey is a type of monastery where monks or nuns live and worship. Benedictine monks follow the rules of Saint Benedict, focusing on prayer, work, and study. Starting a new abbey was a big event, as these places were important centers for learning, religion, and community life during that time.
Important People of 998
Notable Births
- George I of Georgia was born in 998. He would later become a king of Georgia, a country located in Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
Notable Deaths
- Abu'l-Wafa, a famous Iranian mathematician, passed away in 998. He made many important discoveries in mathematics and astronomy, which helped advance knowledge in these fields.
Images for kids
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Pope Gregory V (c. 972–999)
See Also
You can also find information about 998 in Spanish: 998 para niños
