Historical events in 985
7 historical records
985 · Denmark · Warfare · Civil War · Sweyn I Forkbeard
Succession
Slays his father in battle & wins the throne
985 · England · Wessex · House · House of Wessex · Ethelred II the Unready
Marriage
Marries Elfgiva, daughter of Ealdorman Thored of Northumbria
985 · Germany · Bavaria · House · House of Bavaria · Henry II
Succession
Succeeds as King of Germany
985 · Hungary · House · House of Arpad · Stephen I
Canonization
Canonized
985 · Italy · Vatican · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · John XV
Pope
Appointed Pope
985 · Spain · Castille · House · House of Leon & Castille · Vermudo II
Succession
Succeeds as King of Spain
985 · Wales · House · House of Wales · Cadwallon
Succession
Succeeds as Prince of Wales