Historical events in 789

9 historical records

789 · England · Mercia · Government · Government of England · Offa

Charlamagne closes Frankish ports to English merchants

789 · England · Wessex · House · House of Wessex · Berhtric

Marriage

Marries Eadburh, daughter of King Offa

789 · England · Kent · Warfare · Military · Egbert

Capture of Kent

Offas Capture of Kent forces Egbert to live with Charlamagne until 802

789 · England · Kent · Warfare · Military · Egbert

Exile of Egbert

Offas Capture of Kent forces Egbert to live in with Charlamagne until 802

789 · England · Kent · Warfare · Military · Offa

Capture of Kent

Offas Capture of Kent forces Egbert to live with Charlamagne until 802

789 · England · Dorchester · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Offa

Invasion of Great Britain

1st recorded Viking raid in Britain

789 · England · Dorchester · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Offa

Siege of Dorchester

1st recorded Viking raid in Britain

789 · France · Aachen · Government · Government of France · Charlamagne I the Great

Admonitio Generalis

Charlemagne issues the Admonitio Generalis, promoting ecclesiastical discipline, education, correct texts, and improved standards among clergy and officials.

789 · France · Elbe · Warfare · Military · Charlamagne I the Great

Campaign against the Wilzi

Charlemagne campaigns east of the Elbe against the Wilzi with support from allied Slavic groups including the Obodrites and Sorbs.