Recognition of Offa as the King of the English
The Pope recognizes Offa as the "King of the English"
Historical events in 787
9 historical records
Succession
The Pope recognizes Offa as the "King of the English"
Coronation
Crowned King of Mercia, while his father Offa still ruled
Annointment
Offa has his son Egfrith annointed as the next King to ensure his succession
Bishop
Pope Adrian I creates the Bishopric at Lichfield to challenge Canterbury
Rule of Mercia
Has his son Egfrith made King of the Mercians
Succession
Offa has his son Egfrith annointed as the next King to ensure his succession
Succession
Succeeds as Doges of Venice
Council of Nicene
Presides over the 2nd Nicene Council which condemns iconoclasts