Historical events in 849

7 historical records

849 · China · Dunhuang · Government · Tang Dynasty · Zhang Yichao

Recovery of Hexi Corridor

Zhang Yichao's uprising helps restore Tang authority across parts of the former Tibetan empire.

849 · England · Northumbria · House · House of Northumbria · Osbert

Succession

Succeeds as King of Northumbria

849 · England · Wantage · House · House of Wessex · Alfred the Great

Birth of youngest son

Alfred is born at Wantage, the youngest son of Aethelwulf of Wessex.

849 · England · Northumbria · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Redwulf

Assassination of Redwulf

Assassinated by supporters of Osbert

849 · England · Northumbria · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Redwulf

Death of Redwulf

Death of Redwulf, assassinated by supporters of Osbert

849 · France · Toulouse · House · House of Rouerge · Fredelon Toulouse

Succession

Succeeds as Duke of Toulouse

849 · France · Dol · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · Nominoe

Bishop

Founds a Bishopric in Dol