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| Years: 806 807 808 809 - 810 - 811 812 813 814 | |
| Decades: 780s 790s 800s - 810s - 820s 830s 840s | |
| Centuries: 8th century - 9th century - 10th century | |
Events
- October 1 - A man with a sword makes an attempt on emperor Nicephorus I's life. In the following trial, the assassin claims insanity as his defense.
- Temple of the Jaguar Priest constructed in Tikal National Park, Guatemala.
- The Book of Kells is completed by the Celts.
- China demands return of territory by Tibet.
- Bulgars, under king Krum, destroy the Avars.
Births
- al-Bukhari, Persian scholar
- Emperor Nimmyo, Emperor of Japan (d. 850)
- Kassia Greek-Byzantine composer and Hymnographer (d. 867)
Deaths
- July 8 - King Pippin of Italy (b. 773)
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