In contrast to his predecessors Baldwin turned his attention eastward, leaving the southern part of his territory in the hands of his vassals the counts of Guînes , Hesdin , and St. Pol .
about
980
| 980 • The Zanj Empire is founded by Ali ibn Hasan, succeeding the Kilwa Empire. |
1012
Aug 19
Age: 32y
birth of childBaldwin V of Flanders 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1012 • Mael Morda starts a rebellion against Brian Boru in Ireland, which eventually ends in 1014 at the Battle of Clontarf. |
1035
May 30
Age: 55y
| 1035 • William II (the future William I of England) becomes duke of Normandy. |