What Happened In History Year 988

Historical Events for the Year 988

• 10th July » The Norse King Glun Iarainn recognises Máel Sechnaill II, High King of Ireland, and agrees to pay taxes and accept Brehon Law; the event is considered to be the founding of the city of Dublin.

Famous Deaths in History for 988

• 19th May » Dunstan, English archbishop (b. 909)

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