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Boris II of Bulgaria
Bulgarian ruler

Abu-Mansur Daqiqi
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.

Doubravka of Bohemia
10th-century Bohemian princess and Duchess consort of the Polans
Amlaíb
King of Alba
Ashot III of Armenia
Armenian king
Oleg of the Drevlyans
Ruler of the Drevlyans
Ibn al-Qūṭiyya
Andalusian historian

Rudesind
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.
Fujiwara no Kanemichi
Japanese statesman, courtier and politician (925-977)

Bisutun
Bisutun () (died 977) was the ruler of the Ziyarids (967–977). He was the eldest son of Vushmgir.
Gisulf I of Salerno
Italian prince
Guo Zhongshu
Chinese painter in the 10th century
Al-Hasan al-As'am
tenth century military leader
Peter Phokas
Byzantine eunuch general
Ivar of Limerick
King of Limerick