Historical events in 987

14 historical records

987, July 3rd · France · Paris · House · House of Capetian · Hugh Capet

Coronation

The most powerful of the French Lords is crowned King of France

987 · Denmark · House · House of Denmark · Sweyn I Forkbeard

Invasion of England

Begins an invasion of England

987 · France · House · House of Capetian · Capet

Capetian Dynasty

1st of the Capetian King's of France

987 · France · Paris · House · House of Capetian · Capet

Capital

Makes Paris the capital of France for the 1st time

987 · France · Paris · House · House of Capetian · Capet

Succession

Succeeds as King of France

987 · France · Paris · House · House of Capetian · Hugh Capet

Capital

Establishes his rule from Paris

987 · France · Paris · House · House of Capetian · Hugh Capet

Succession

Succeeds as King of France

987 · France · House · House of Carolingian · Louis V

Death of Louis V

Death of Lous V, no legitimate heirs, the Carolingian dynasty ends and the Capetian begins

987 · France · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · Adelbero

Reform of Royal Succession

Declares the succession of the Frankish Crown to be elective rather than hereditary

987 · Russia · House · House of Russia · Vladimir I

Alliance Vladimir I and Emperor Basil II of Constantinople

Makes a pact with Emperor Basil II of Constantinople

987 · Russia · House · House of Russia · Vladimir I

Conversion

Converts to Christianity, 1st Russian ruler to accept Christianity

987 · Russia · House · House of Russia · Vladimir I

Marriage

Marries Emperor Basil IIs sister

987 · Russia · Baltic Sea · House · House of Russia · Vladimir I

Rule of Baltic Sea

Consolidates rule from the Baltic to Ukraine

987 · Russia · Ukraine · House · House of Russia · Vladimir I

Rule of Ukraine

Consolidates rule from the Baltic to Ukraine