960

Europe

 * crowned King of . became  and Edgar's chief adviser. He reformed monasteries and enforced the rule of St Benedict:,  and  for s. He attempted to impose  on the secular clergy without noticeable success. Dunstan actively encouraged the  to integrate with the English.
 * becomes ruler in
 * was founded.
 * marries

Asia

 * The came to power in  when  usurps the Later  throne.
 * conquers the imperial power.
 * captures

Births

 * , French chronicler (d. )
 * Emperor (d. )
 * a princess who became Empress (d. )
 * (d. )
 * (d. ??)
 * goddess of the Sea.
 * born (approx) (d. -)
 * (d. )
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 * (d. )