Historical events in 797

3 historical records

797 · England · Northumbria · House · House of Northumbria · Eardwulf

Alcuin Rebukes Eardwulf

Alcuin criticizes Eardwulf for putting away his wife and taking a concubine, warning that such conduct could cost him the throne.

797 · Roman Empire · House · House of Isaurian · Irene

Succession

Succeeds as Empess of the Eastern Roman Empire

797 · Tibet · Lhasa · House · Yarlung Dynasty · Trisong Detsen

Abdication of Trisong Detsen

Trisong Detsen abdicates after strengthening both the empire and Tibetan Buddhism.