The 950s

Explore 4 historical events from 950–959.

Notable Events

955

Al-Aziz Billah, Fatimid caliph (died 996)

Abu Mansur Nizar, known by his regnal name as al-Aziz Billah, was the fifth caliph of the Fatimid dynasty, from 975 to his death in 996. His reign saw the capture of Damascus and t…

Al-Aziz Billah, Fatimid caliph (died 996)

956 1070 years ago

Robert, archbishop of Trier

Robert, also spelled Ruotbert or Rotbert, was the archbishop of Trier from 931 until his death. He played a leading role in the politics of both Germany and France, and especially …

Robert, archbishop of Trier


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956 1070 years ago

Robert, archbishop of Trier

Robert, also spelled Ruotbert or Rotbert, was the archbishop of Trier from 931 until his death. He played a leading role in the politics of both Germany and France, and especially …

Robert, archbishop of Trier

955

Al-Aziz Billah, Fatimid caliph (died 996)

Abu Mansur Nizar, known by his regnal name as al-Aziz Billah, was the fifth caliph of the Fatimid dynasty, from 975 to his death in 996. His reign saw the capture of Damascus and t…

Al-Aziz Billah, Fatimid caliph (died 996)