Benedictine monk Notger is elected Bishop of Liège
Notker (or Notger) of Liège (Latin: Notgerus; c. 940 – 10 April 1008 AD) was a Benedictine monk, bishop (972–1008) and first prince-bishop (980–1008) of the Bishopric of Liège (now in Belgium).
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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 972. This year saw 2 significant events.
10th Century970s
972 Timeline
Benedictine monk Notger is elected Bishop of Liège
Notker (or Notger) of Liège (Latin: Notgerus; c. 940 – 10 April 1008 AD) was a Benedictine monk, bishop (972–1008) and first prince-bishop (980–1008) of the Bishopric of Liège (now in Belgium).
Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces; Mieszko I of Poland decisively defeated Odo I of Lusat
Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces; Mieszko I of Poland decisively defeated Odo I of Lusatia
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- What happened in 972?
- In 972, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Benedictine monk Notger is elected Bishop of Liège, Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces; Mieszko I of Poland decisively defeated Odo I of Lusat.