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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 778. This year saw 1 significant event.

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  1. Willibald, Abbot of Heidenheim, dictates his pilgrimage to the Holy Land fifty years before, to nun Hugburc, who records

    Willibald, Abbot of Heidenheim, dictates his pilgrimage to the Holy Land fifty years before, to nun Hugburc, who records this and biographies of Willibald and his brother - the first known English woman writer [1]

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What happened in 778?
In 778, there were 1 significant historical event. Notable events include Willibald, Abbot of Heidenheim, dictates his pilgrimage to the Holy Land fifty years before, to nun Hugburc, who records.

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