977 deaths

Bulgarian ruler

Abu Mansur Daqiqi (), better simply known as Daqiqi (), was one of the most prominent Persian poets of the Samanid era. He was the first to undertake the creation of the national epic of Iran, the Shahnameh, but was killed in 977 after only completing 1,000 verses. His work was continued by his contemporary Ferdowsi, who would later become celebrated as one of the most influential figure in Persian literature.

10th-century Bohemian princess and Duchess consort of the Polans

King of Alba

Armenian king

Ruler of the Drevlyans

Andalusian historian

Saint Rudesind (; ) (907 – March 1, 977) was a Galician bishop and abbot. He was also a regional administrator and military leader under his kinsmen, the Kings of León.

Japanese statesman, courtier and politician (925-977)

Bisutun () (died 977) was the ruler of the Ziyarids (967–977). He was the eldest son of Vushmgir.

Italian prince

Chinese painter in the 10th century

tenth century military leader

Byzantine eunuch general

King of Limerick