Historical Events in 972 AD Apr 14 Notger becomes bishop of Liege Jun 24 Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces; Mieszko I of Poland decisively defeated Odo I of Lusatia Famous People Born in 972 AD Mar 27 Robert II of France [the Pious, the Wise], King of the Franks (996-1031), born in Orléans, France (d. 1031) Famous People Who Died in 972 AD Sep 6 John XIII Crescentii, pope (965-72), dies 971 AD History by Year 973 AD