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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 904. This year saw 2 significant events.

10th Century900s

904 Timeline

  1. Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed antipope Christopher

    Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed antipope Christopher

  2. Byzantine city Thessalonica is sacked by Saracen pirates led by renegade Leo of Tripoli

    Byzantine city Thessalonica is sacked by Saracen pirates led by renegade Leo of Tripoli

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What happened in 904?
In 904, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed antipope Christopher, Byzantine city Thessalonica is sacked by Saracen pirates led by renegade Leo of Tripoli.

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