Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 768. This year saw 4 significant events.
Charlemagne ( SHAR-lə-mayn; 2 April 748 – 28 January 814) was King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of what is now known as the Carolingian Empire from 800.
Antipope Philip begins and ends his reign as Catholic Pope
Antipope Constantine II (Latin: Constantinus; died c. 769) was a Roman prelate who claimed the papacy from 28 June 767 to 6 August 768.
Stephen III [IV] begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Charlemagne ( SHAR-lə-mayn; 2 April 748 – 28 January 814) was King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of what is now known as the Carolingian Empire from 800.
Antipope Philip begins and ends his reign as Catholic Pope
Antipope Constantine II (Latin: Constantinus; died c. 769) was a Roman prelate who claimed the papacy from 28 June 767 to 6 August 768.
Stephen III [IV] begins his reign as Catholic Pope