979
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Year of the Earth Hare己卯( at the beginning of the year Earth Tiger戊寅)
Era of Diocletian: 695/696 ( year November )
Syria: 1290/91 (October)
Events
Politics and World Affairs
- The year 979 is referred to as the founding year of the Parliament " Tynwald " the Isle of Man.
Born
- Matilda, daughter of Emperor Otto II, married the Count Palatine Ezzo († 1025)
Died
- Vitale Candiano, 24th Doge of Venice