Important Historical Events of the year 947, Year 947 in History

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List of 947 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 947

What happened in the year 947?

Date	Event
January 11, 947	Emperor Tai Zong of the Khitan-led Liao Dynasty invades the Later Jin, resulting in the destruction of the Later Jin.
March 10, 947	The Later Han is founded by Liu Zhiyuan. He declares himself emperor.
August 19, 947	Abu Yazid, a Kharijite rebel leader, is defeated and killed in the Hodna Mountains in modern-day Algeria by Fatimid forces.