Historical events in 887

8 historical records

887 · Denmark · Sens · Warfare · Viking Invasions · Sinric

Siege of Sens

Fails to capture Sens

887 · England · Wessex · House · House of Wessex · Alfred the Great

Education

Alfred begins learning Latin as part of his programme to revive learning in Wessex.

887 · England · Wessex · Science · Humanities · Alfred the Great

Learning Programme

Alfred gathers scholars at his court to revive learning among clergy, nobles and royal officials.

887 · France · House · House of Carolingian · Charles III the Fat

Abdication

Deposed by Arnulf, ending the Charlamagne Empire

887 · France · House · House of Carolingian · Charles III the Fat

Holy Roman Empire

Deposed by Arnulf, ending the Charlamagne Empire

887 · Germany · House · House of Carolingian · Arnulf I

Succession

Deposes Charles the Fat & is elected King of Germany, 887-99

887 · Japan · House · House of Heian Period · Koko

Death of Koko

Death of Koko

887 · Japan · House · House of Heian Period · Uda

Succession

Succeeds as Emperor of Japan