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Events
By Place
Byzantine Empire
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July 26 —
Battle of Pliska:
Nicephorus I is defeated by the
Bulgar khan Krum, and is succeeded by
Stauracius as
Byzantine emperor.
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October 1 —
Michael I Rangabe declared
Byzantine emperor. Stauracius retires to a monastery.
Births
★ Emperor
Basil I of the Byzantine Empire (d.
886)
Deaths
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July 26 —
Nicephorus I, Byzantine emperor (slain in battle)