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Year in History

Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 787. This year saw 2 significant events.

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787 Timeline

  1. Second Council of Nicaea (7th ecumenical council) opens in Asia Minor in present-day İznik, Turkey

    Second Council of Nicaea (7th ecumenical council) opens in Asia Minor in present-day İznik, Turkey

  2. Byzantine empress Irene recovers Iconoclastic cult at Nicaea

    Byzantine empress Irene recovers Iconoclastic cult at Nicaea

Events

Second Council of Nicaea (7th ecumenical council) opens in Asia Minor in present-day İznik, Turkey

Second Council of Nicaea (7th ecumenical council) opens in Asia Minor in present-day İznik, Turkey

Byzantine empress Irene recovers Iconoclastic cult at Nicaea

Byzantine empress Irene recovers Iconoclastic cult at Nicaea

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 787?
In 787, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Second Council of Nicaea (7th ecumenical council) opens in Asia Minor in present-day İznik, Turkey, Byzantine empress Irene recovers Iconoclastic cult at Nicaea.

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