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 • Development of Dari dialect during the royal courts of the Samanids in Central Asia which became the major language of Persia. |
1012
Aug 19
Age: 32y
birth of childBaldwin V of Flanders 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1012 • Pope Benedict VIII succeeds Pope Sergius IV as the 143rd pope. |
1035
May 30
Age: 55y
| 1035 • William II (the future William I of England) becomes duke of Normandy. |