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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 860. This year saw 2 significant events.

9th Century860s

860 Timeline

  1. Rus Vikings attack Constantinople

    The siege of Constantinople in 860 was the only major military expedition of the Rus' recorded in Byzantine and western European sources.

  2. Peace of Koblenz: Charles the Bald, Louis the German, and Lotharius II

    Peace of Koblenz: Charles the Bald, Louis the German, and Lotharius II

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What happened in 860?
In 860, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Rus Vikings attack Constantinople, Peace of Koblenz: Charles the Bald, Louis the German, and Lotharius II.

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