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Events George Tsul, ruler of Khazaria, is captured by a combined Byzantine-Rus' force, which effectively ends Khazaria's existence. Norman knights arrive in Sicily. Edmund II is king of England after Ethelred's death. Canute of Denmark and Edmund II divide England. After Edmund's death, Canute is left as the sole ruler of England. End of the reign of Emperor Sanjo of Japan. He is succeeded by Go-Ichijo. Battle of Neaje. October 18 - Battle of Ashingdon. Earthquakes partly destroy the Dome of the Rock. Births Harold Harefoot (d. 1040) Deaths April 23 - Ethelred the Unready, King of England November 30 - Edmund II, King of England Sanjo, Japanese emperor
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