Historical events in 809

8 historical records

809, December · Japan · Heijo-kyo · House · House of Heian Period · Heizei

Retirement to Heijo-kyo

The retired Heizei moves to the former capital at Heijo-kyo in Nara after his abdication.

809 · Italy · Aachen · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · Leo III

Council of Aachen

Leo forbids the addition of Filioque to the Nicene Creed, when asked to confirm the decision of a Council of Aachen

809 · Italy · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · Leo III

Rule of Corsica

Corisica is captured by Muslim forces

809 · Italy · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · Leo III

Rule of Sardinia

Sardinia is captured by Muslim forces

809 · Japan · Heian-kyo · House · House of Heian Period · Heizei

Abdication

Heizei abdicates because of illness in favor of his younger brother, who becomes Emperor Saga.

809 · Japan · Heian-kyo · House · House of Heian Period · Heizei

Prince Takaoka Named Crown Prince

Emperor Saga designates Heizei's son Prince Takaoka as crown prince after succeeding to the throne.

809 · Japan · Heian-kyo · House · House of Heian Period · Heizei

Saga Enthroned

Following Heizei's abdication, his younger brother takes the throne as Emperor Saga.

809 · Japan · House · House of Heian Period · Saga

Succession

Succeeds as Emperor of Japan