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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

Events

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

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