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Contents

Events

By Place

Europe

Africa

Asia

Births

Deaths

Events

By Place

Europe

★ Battle of Narbonne — Frankish army under Charles Martel again defeated the Moors

★ Favila becomes king of Asturias after Pelayo's death

★ Danevirke fortification system is started.

★ Gaul — Following the death of Theuderic IV the throne is left vacant temporarily by Charles Martel, Mayor of the Palace and effective ruler.

Africa

★ Egypt — Christians invade from the south with the aim of protecting the Patriarch of Alexandria.

Asia

★ In Ancient China, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang discarded the policy of conscripting men into the army that were replaced every three years, replacing them with long-service soldiers who were more battle-hardened and efficient.

★ Smallpox epidemic ends in Ancient Japan. It reduces population by 30%.

Births

★ Emperor Kammu, emperor of Japan (d. 806)

Deaths

★ Dae Hungmu, the third king of Balhae

★ Pelayo, King of Asturias (b. 690)

★ Song Jing, ex-Chancellor of Tang China

★ Theuderic IV, the Merovingian King of the Franks