Historical events in 999

5 historical records

999, September 9th · Norway · Svolder · Warfare · Denmark War · Olaf Tryggvason

Battle of Svolder

Sweyn I Forkbeard of Denmark defeats Olaf Tryggvason to become ruler of Norway. Outside Helsingborg & a final ambush at Svolder. Death of Olaf Tryggvason, killed at the Battle of Svolder

999 · France · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · Sylvester II

Pope

Appointed Pope

999 · Germany · Vatican · House · House of Saxony · Otto III

Pope

Appoints Sylvester II as Pope

999 · Spain · House · House of Leon & Castille · Alfonso V

Succession

Succeeds as King of Leon & Asturias

999 · Wales · House · House of Wales · Cynan ap Hywel

Succession

Succeeds as Prince of Wales