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Centuries: 7th century - 8th century - 9th century

Decades: 740s 750s 760s 770s 780s - 790s - 800s 810s 820s 830s 840s

Years: 791 792 793 794 795 - 796 - 797 798 799 800 801

Events

Coenwulf becomes king of Mercia.
Charlemagne beats the Avars.

Births

Deaths

Offa, king of Mercia, Bretwalda
Ecgfrith[?], king of Mercia

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