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Contents

Events

By Place

Asia

Europe

Births

Deaths

Events

By Place

Asia

★ Uprising in Japan leads to a major defeat for Emperor Kammu, alongside a severe drought and famine

★ Fes founded by Idris I

★ Al-Khayzuran dies, leaving more of the effective power in the hands of Harun al-Rashid, the caliph of the Abbasid Caliphate.

Europe

★ Caustantín becomes king of the Picts.

★ Herford founded by Charlemagne

★ Eadburh marries Beorhtric of Wessex

★ Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records first appearance of Vikings in England.

Births

★ Ziryab, an Arab poet and musician

Deaths

★ Ælfwald I of Northumbria

★ Saint Fergal, Bishop of Salzburg

★ Hildeprand of Spoleto

★ Mauregatus of Asturias

★ Willehad of Bremen