988 Religion
Baptism of Rus’
Vladimir chooses Byzantine Christianity; Eastern Europe swings into Constantinople’s orbit.
Meanwhile, elsewhere
Within twenty-five years of 988 — the context national timelines leave out.- 12 years later Coronation of Stephen I Hungary
- 12 years later Christianisation by vote Iceland
- 22 years earlier Baptism of Mieszko I Poland
- 23 years earlier Jelling stone Denmark
- 8 years later First mention of Ostarrîchi Austria
- 12 years later Christianisation of Sweden Sweden
- 25 years earlier Foundation of Lucilinburhuc Luxembourg
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