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=== Europe ===
* [[December 25]] &ndash; [[Charlemagne]], king of the [[Francia|Franks]], is crowned [[Holy Roman Emperor]] by [[Pope Leo III]] as Charles I, with the title "Emperor of the Romans". The [[coronation]] takes place during Mass at the [[Saint Peter's Basilica|Basilica of St. Peter]] in [[Rome]], on [[Christmas|Christmas Day]]. The [[Carolingian Empire|Frankish Empire]] is formed in [[Western Europe]], which is not recognized by Empress [[Irene of Athens|Irene]] at [[Constantinople]]. This triggers a series of disputes with the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantines]] around who is officially ruling the former [[Western Roman Empire]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Meek|first=Harry|title=Charlemagne's Imperial Coronation: The Enigma of Sources and Use to Historians|url=https://www.academia.edu/6266377|publisher=www.academia.edu/HMeek}}</ref>
* The [[Rus' Khaganate]] is created by people who are called [[Rus' people|Rus']], after the 182-year dominance of the [[Khazars]]. This is the starting period of the rise of the [[Kievan Rus']], and the later states of [[Russia]], [[Belarus]] and [[Ukraine]] (approximate date).
* King [[Eardwulf of Northumbria]] has his men seize Prince [[Alchmund of Derby|Ealhmund]], son of the late King [[Alhred of Northumbria|Alhred]], and put him to death. He is buried at [[Derby]] in [[St Alkmund's Church, Derby|St. Alkmund's Church]], and later revered as a [[saint]] (approximate date).
* The [[Abbasid Caliphate]] is forced to cede their holdings in [[southern Italy]] to the [[Aghlabid Dynasty]].