What Happened in 969 AD

Major Events

  • Oct 28 Byzantine troops occupy Antioch (in modern Syria)
  • Dec 25 Johannes I Tzimisces crowned Emperor of Byzantium

Who Died in 969 AD

  • Jan 30 Peter, Tsar of Bulgaria (927-69), dies at an unknown age, older than 50
  • Jul 11 Olga of Kiev, Regent and ruler of Kievan Rus, dies at about 79
  • Dec 11 Nicephorus Phocas [Nikephoros II Phokas], Byzantine emperor (963-969), assassinated in his sleep at about 57 by his nephew and his wife's lover John Tzimiskes and entourage