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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 842. This year saw 2 significant events.

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842 Timeline

  1. Charles II and Louis the German sign the Oaths of Strasbourg, a pact uniting their armies in the fight against their old

    Charles II and Louis the German sign the Oaths of Strasbourg, a pact uniting their armies in the fight against their older brother Lothar

  2. Medieval Iconoclastic Controversy ends as a council in Constantinople formally reinstates the veneration of icons in chu

    Medieval Iconoclastic Controversy ends as a council in Constantinople formally reinstates the veneration of icons in churches

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What happened in 842?
In 842, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Charles II and Louis the German sign the Oaths of Strasbourg, a pact uniting their armies in the fight against their old, Medieval Iconoclastic Controversy ends as a council in Constantinople formally reinstates the veneration of icons in chu.

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