What Happened This Year 950

Historical Events from This Year 950

Born in 950

Reizei

Japanese emperor
Born
June 12th, 950 1074 years ago
Died
November 21st, 1011 1013 years ago — 61 years old

Reizei reigned as the emperor of Japan during the Heian period. Ascending to the throne at a young age, his reign lasted from 967 to 969. The era was marked by a flourishing of Japanese culture, particularly in poetry and literature. Reizei himself was appreciated for his patronage of the arts and the promotion of the literary culture of the time. His imperial court became a center for artistic expression and cultural refinement, reflecting the values of the Heian court.

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People Who Died in 950

Lothair II of Italy

King of Italy, Holy Roman Emperor
Died
November 22nd, 950 1074 years ago — None years old

Ruled as King of Italy from 947 until death in 950. Was also Holy Roman Emperor, participating in politics during a period marked by conflicts between various factions within the empire. His reign faced challenges from local nobility and external enemies. The political landscape was characterized by fragmentation and competition among various claimants to power. His rule was part of the larger context of the Carolingian dynasty's decline and the subsequent rise of regional powers in Italy. The legacy of Lothair II is intertwined with the shifting dynamics of authority in Northern Italy during this time.

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