Kusuko Removed from Office
Emperor Saga removes Fujiwara no Kusuko from her court office as the confrontation with Heizei's faction reaches its crisis.
Historical events in 810
10 historical records
Father of Eanred
Eardwulf is recorded as the father of Eanred, who later succeeds to the Northumbrian kingship in the surviving royal tradition.
Danish Raid on Frisia
King Godfred's Danish fleet raids Frisia and exacts tribute while Charlemagne prepares a military response.
Attempted Move to the Eastern Provinces
Heizei attempts to leave Nara with supporters and seek military backing in the eastern provinces, but forces loyal to Saga block the plan.
Heizei Takes Buddhist Tonsure
After the failure of his political challenge to Emperor Saga, Heizei takes the tonsure and becomes a Buddhist monk.
Order to Restore Capital to Heijo
Heizei's faction attempts to move the imperial capital back from Heian-kyo to the old capital at Heijo-kyo.
Prince Takaoka Removed as Crown Prince
After the crisis, Heizei's son Prince Takaoka is removed as crown prince and replaced by Prince Otomo, the future Emperor Junna.
Saga Recalls Heizei Officials
Emperor Saga recalls officials serving the retired Heizei and moves to reassert control over the central administration.
Two Imperial Courts
Heizei continues intervening in state affairs from Nara, creating a political situation later described as two competing imperial courts.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Vestfold