951

"This article is about the year 951. For the 951 Porsche sports car (a.k.a. 944 turbo), see Porsche 944."

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Events

By Place

Europe

* The king of Italy dies and his widow, Adelaide of Italy, is overthrown by an usurper, Berengar of Ivrea.
* The Arabic occupation of Crete comes to an end.

Asia

* Allat the Maharana of Mewar comes to power.
* The Later Zhou Dynasty is founded by Guo Wei in China.
* The Chu State is absorbed by the Southern Tang Kingdom in China.
* The Northern Han Kingdom is founded by Liu Min in northern China.
* Emperor Shizong of the Liao Dynasty successfully repels a Chinese advance.

Births

* Gregory of Narek, Armenian monk, poet, and theologian
* Saint Romuald

Deaths

* Emperor Shizong of the Liao Dynasty (by a rebellious nephew)
* Emperor Yindi of Later Han