Historical events in 791

3 historical records

791 · England · Ripon · House · House of Northumbria · Eardwulf

Attempted Execution at Ripon

A Northumbrian tradition states that King Aethelred ordered Eardwulf's execution near Ripon, but Eardwulf survived after being left for dead.

791 · France · Danube · Warfare · Military · Charlamagne I the Great

Campaign against the Avars

Charlemagne launches a major campaign against the Avars along the Danube frontier.

791 · Spain · Asturias · House · House of Leon & Castille · Alfonso II the Chaste

Succession

Succeeds as King of Asturias