800

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

Decades: 750s 760s 770s 780s 790s - 800s - 810s 820s 830s 840s 850s

Years: 795 796 797 798 799 - 800 - 801 802 803 804 805

• December 25, Rome, coronation of Charlemagne as emperor by Pope Leo III.
• Oldest known mention of Bridgwater.
• Celtic monks begin work on the Book of Kells on the Island of Iona.

Births

• Abu al-Kindi[?], Muslim philosopher (approximate date)

Deaths