Historical events in 782

2 historical records

782 · France · Saxony · Government · Government of France · Charlamagne I the Great

Saxon Christianization Policy

Charlemagne's government imposes severe legal measures intended to secure Saxon submission and Christianization during the Saxon Wars.

782 · France · Saxony · Warfare · Military · Charlamagne I the Great

Widukind Revolt

Widukind leads renewed Saxon resistance to Frankish rule; he later submits and is baptized in 785.