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808 CE

Jewish merchants in Lombardy open the first bank (or money repository) in Italy (approximate date). King Godfred of the Danes forms an alliance with the Wiltzi and other Wendic tribes, against the pagan but pro-Frankish Abodrites. Godfred builds earthworks (Danevirke) across the isthmus of Schleswig-Holstein, separating Jutland from the northern extent of the Frankish Empire. Viking Age: First Viking raid, by Danes against the Baltic coast. Godfred destroys the Slav settlement of Reric (near present-day Wismar), used as a strategic trade route. The population is displaced or abducted, to Hedeby (Denmark).

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • King Godfred of the Danes forms an alliance with the Wiltzi and other Wendic tribes, against the pagan but pro-Frankish Abodrites. Godfred builds earthworks (Danevirke) across the isthmus of Schleswig-Holstein, separating Jutland from the northern extent of the Frankish Empire.source

Conflict & Security

  • In Gharb al-Andalus (modern Portugal), Hazim ibn Wahb leads a rebellion against the Emirate of Córdoba.source
  • Emperor Charlemagne gives orders to construct two new forts on the Elbe River, garrisoning them against future Slav incursions.source
  • Viking Age: First Viking raid, by Danes against the Baltic coast. Godfred destroys the Slav settlement of Reric (near present-day Wismar), used as a strategic trade route. The population is displaced or abducted, to Hedeby (Denmark).source

Exploration & Expansion

  • Jewish merchants in Lombardy open the first bank (or money repository) in Italy (approximate date).source

Religion & Belief

  • Exiled king Eardwulf of Northumbria is able to return to his kingdom, with the support of Charlemagne and Pope Leo III. He ousts the usurper, King Ælfwald II.source

Births

  • September 27 – Ninmyō, emperor of Japan (d. 850)source
  • Walafrid Strabo, Frankish theological writer (approximate date)source
  • Emma of Altdorf, Frankish queen (or 803)source
  • Gottschalk of Orbais, German monk and theologian (approximate date)source
  • Kang Chengxun, general of the Tang Dynasty (approximate date)source
  • Kim Yang, viceroy of Silla (Korea) (d. 857)source

Deaths

  • Ælfwald II, king of Northumbria (approximate date)source
  • Layman Pang, Chinese (Zen) Buddhist (b. 740)source
  • Cadell ap Brochfael, king of Powys (modern Wales), dies after a 35-year reign, and is succeeded by his son Cyngen ap Cadell.source
  • Cadell ap Brochfael, king of Powys (Wales)source
  • Al-Fadl ibn Yahya al-Barmaki, Muslim governor (b. 766)source
  • Du Huangchang, chancellor of the Tang Dynastysource
  • Eanbald II, archbishop of Yorksource
  • Elipando, Spanish archbishop and theologian (approximate date)source