Ludger becomes the first Bishop of Münster in the Holy Roman Empire
Ludger becomes the first Bishop of Münster in the Holy Roman Empire
Ludger becomes the first Bishop of Münster in the Holy Roman Empire
Events Before
Japanese Emperor Kanmu relocates the capital from Nara to Heian-kyo (now Kyoto)
Heian-kyō (平安京; lit. 'peaceful/tranquil capital') was one of several former names for the city now known as Kyoto. It was the de jure capital of Japan for over one thousand years, from 794 to 1869.
Leo III is elected to serve as Pope on the day his predecessor was buried and is consecrated the following day
Leo III is elected to serve as Pope on the day his predecessor was buried and is consecrated the following day
Leo III begins his reign as Pope after his election the previous day
Leo III begins his reign as Pope after his election the previous day
Pope Leo III crowns Charles the Great (Charlemagne) Holy Roman Emperor
Pope Leo III (Latin: Leo III; died 12 June 816) was bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 26 December 795 to his death on 12 June 816.
Empress Irene of Byzantium is driven out
Empress Irene of Byzantium is driven out
Events After
Battle of Pliska: Bulgarians under Khan Krum beat a Byzantine army, killing the Emperor Nicephorus, whose skull Krum has
Battle of Pliska: Bulgarians under Khan Krum beat a Byzantine army, killing the Emperor Nicephorus, whose skull Krum has made into a drinking cup
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