996
ID: 3731
Richard II the Good becomes Duke - peaceful succession, promotes church reform and monastic revival
ID: 3731
996
ID: 3973
Gregory V becomes hundred-thirty-eighth pope - first German pope, cousin of Otto III, age 24
ID: 3973
996
ID: 5177
October 24, 996
Death of Hugh Capet - Robert II the Pious becomes sole king, Capetian dynasty survives first succession
ID: 5177