Original: May 21 — Sixteen-year-old Otto III is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by his cousin Pope Gregory V. October 24 — Hugh Capet, King of France dies and is succeeded by his son Robert II of France.
Simplified: May 21 - Sixteen year old Otto III is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by his cousin Pope Gregory V. October 24 - Hugh Capet, King of France dies and is succeeded by his son Robert II of France.