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782 in France

Explore 2 historical events and records for France in 782.

Historical records for France in 782

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Saxon Christianization Policy

Charlamagne I the Great · Saxony · Government / Government of France

Charlemagne's government imposes severe legal measures intended to secure Saxon submission and Christianization during the Saxon Wars.

Widukind Revolt

Charlamagne I the Great · Saxony · Warfare / Military

Widukind leads renewed Saxon resistance to Frankish rule; he later submits and is baptized in 785.

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