Historical events in 785

4 historical records

785 · England · Kent · House · House of Kent · Ealhmund

Invasion of Kent

Offa invades Kent. Ealhmund is killed

785 · England · Kent · House · House of Mercia · Offa

Rule of Kent

Reasserts his right to Overlordship over Kent

785 · France · Saxony · House · House of Carolingian · Charlamagne I the Great

Baptism of Widukind

Widukind submits to Charlemagne and is baptized, marking a major turning point in organized Saxon resistance.

785 · Japan · Japan · House · House of Heian Period · Heizei

Named Crown Prince

Prince Ate becomes crown prince after Prince Sawara is removed from the succession.