Historical events in 771

4 historical records

771, December · France · Francia · House · House of Carolingian · Charlamagne I the Great

Sole King of the Franks

After the death of his brother Carloman, Charlemagne becomes sole ruler of the Frankish kingdom.

771 · England · Kent · House · House of Kent · Egbert II

Succession

Becomes the sole King of Kent after the death of Heaberht

771 · France · House · House of Carolingian · Charlamagne I the Great

Marriage to Hildegard

After ending his Lombard marriage, Charlemagne marries Hildegard, who becomes the mother of several important Carolingian heirs.

771 · Italy · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · Stephen III

Alliance Stephen III and Lombard King Desiderius

Makes an alliance with Lombard King Desiderius