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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 843. This year saw 3 significant events.

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843 Timeline

  1. Icon veneration officially re-instated in Hagia Sophia Cathedral in Constantinople

    Icon veneration officially re-instated in Hagia Sophia Cathedral in Constantinople

  2. Vikings sail up the Loire with 67 ships and destroy Frankish-held city of Nantes

    Vikings sail up the Loire with 67 ships and destroy Frankish-held city of Nantes

  3. Treaty of Verdun: Brothers Lotharius I, Louis the German, and Charles the Bald divide France

    Treaty of Verdun: Brothers Lotharius I, Louis the German, and Charles the Bald divide France

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What happened in 843?
In 843, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Icon veneration officially re-instated in Hagia Sophia Cathedral in Constantinople, Vikings sail up the Loire with 67 ships and destroy Frankish-held city of Nantes, Treaty of Verdun: Brothers Lotharius I, Louis the German, and Charles the Bald divide France.

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