Editing 716

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[[File:Frisia 716-la.svg|upright=1.35|thumb|Map of [[Frisia]] (modern [[Netherlands]]) in 716]]
[[File:Bonifatiusstatue Fulda.jpg|upright=1.35|thumb|Statue of [[Saint Boniface|Boniface]] (c. 675–754)]]
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Year '''716''' ('''[[Roman numerals|DCCXVI]]''') was a [[leap year starting on Wednesday]] of the [[Julian calendar]], the 716th year of the [[Common Era]] (CE) and [[Anno Domini]] (AD) designations, the 716th year of the [[1st millennium]], the 16th year of the [[8th century]], and the 7th year of the [[710s]] decade. The denomination 716 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the [[Anno Domini]] [[calendar era]] became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.

== Events ==
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=== By place ===
=== Byzantine Empire ===

*[[Arab–Byzantine wars|Arab-Byzantine Wars]]: [[Umayyad Caliphate|Umayyad]] Caliph [[Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik|Sulayman ibn Abd Al-Malik]] begins the preparations for his campaign on [[Constantinople]]; he orders new ships be built in the port-cities in [[Palestine (region)|Palestine]], [[Egypt]] & [[Ifriqiya]]. General [[Umar ibn Hubayra]] raids southern [[Anatolia]] by sea and conquers [[Lycia]], where another Arab fleet joins him, and they spend winter. As the navy advances, Sulayman sends land armies into Anatolia, which settle at [[Kayseri|Caesarea]].
* Emperor [[Theodosios III]] concludes a [[Byzantine–Bulgarian Treaty of 716|peace treaty]] with [[Kormesiy of Bulgaria|Kormesiy]], son of [[Tervel of Bulgaria]], in an effort to secure support against the [[Early Muslim conquests|Arab invasion]] in [[Anatolia]] (modern [[Turkey]]). The treaty recognizes the [[First Bulgarian Empire|Bulgarian]] borders, including the newly gained lands of [[Zagore (region)|Zagore]] (see [[705]]). Theodosios agrees to pay annual [[tribute]], and exchange [[refugee]]s charged with conspiracy against the legal ruler. [[Good (economics)|Goods]] can only be imported or exported with a [[Seal (emblem)|state seal]]. Bulgarian [[merchant]]s gain official access to the [[Trade|trade market]] in [[Constantinople]].<ref>{{The Early Medieval Balkans|page=75}}</ref>

==== Europe ====
* [[Battle of Cologne]]: [[Charles Martel]], mayor of the palace of [[Austrasia]], is defeated by the [[Neustria]]ns under King [[Chilperic II]] and his mayor [[Ragenfrid]] near [[Cologne]] (now part of [[Germany]]), who have invaded Austrasia to impose their will on the competing [[Francia|Frankish]] factions of [[Theudoald]] and [[Plectrude]], the child grandson (and designated heir) and widow respectively of [[Pepin of Herstal]]. Simultaneously, [[Redbad, King of the Frisians|Radbod]], king (or [[duke]]) of the [[Frisians]], attacks Austrasia and allies with the Neustrians. Charles is forced to flee into the mountains of the [[Eifel]] ([[Ardennes]]).
* [[Battle of Amblève]]: Charles Martel defeats his Neustrian and Frisian rivals near [[Amel]] (modern-day [[Belgium]]). His forces attack the army of Chilperic II and his allies, as they return triumphantly from Cologne. According to the ''[[Annales Mettenses priores|Annals of Metz]]'', Charles uses a [[feigned retreat]] to destroy his foes while they are resting, and recovers much of the [[ransom]] paid by Plectrude to Chilperic. He will remain undefeated until his death 25 years later.

==== Britain ====
* Prince [[Æthelbald of Mercia|Æthelbald]] returns from [[Crowland|Crowland Fens]] to [[Mercia]], and seizes the [[throne]] after the death of his cousin King [[Ceolred of Mercia|Ceolred]], who had driven him into [[exile]] (see [[709]]). He gains hegemony over [[London]], [[Kingdom of Essex|Essex]], and all of the [[The Midlands|English Midlands]]. By [[731]], Æthelbald will have subjugated all provinces south of the [[Humber|Humber River]] under his overlordship.<ref name="Bede PC 324">Bede, p. 324, translated by [[Leo Sherley-Price]]</ref>   
* King [[Osred I of Northumbria]] is killed in battle, possibly by the [[Picts]] in [[Manaw Gododdin|Manau Gododdin]] ([[Scotland]]). He is succeeded by his distant cousin, [[Coenred of Northumbria|Coenred]].

==== Arabian Empire ====
* [[Abd al-Aziz ibn Musa]], governor of [[Al-Andalus]] (modern [[Spain]]), is assassinated on order of Caliph [[Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik]].<ref>{{EI2|volume=1|page=58}}</ref> He is succeeded by his cousin [[Ayyub ibn Habib al-Lakhmi]], who becomes interim "protector" (''[[Wali (administrative title)|wali]]'') for 6 months, and moves the capital to [[Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba]], until replaced by [[Al-Hurr ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Thaqafi]].<ref>David Nicolle (2008). Poitiers AD 732, Charles Martel turns the Islamic tide (p. 17). {{ISBN|978-184603-230-1}}</ref>

==== Asia ====
* [[Qapaghan Qaghan|Qapaghan Khan]], ruler (''[[khagan]]'') of the [[Second Turkic Khaganate]] ([[Central Asia]]), is killed during a campaign against his rival [[Toquz Oghuz]]. His severed head is sent to [[Chang'an]], capital of the [[Tang dynasty]].<ref>Book of Tang, Vol. 194-I</ref> Qapaghan is succeeded by his son [[Inel Khagan]].

=== By topic ===
==== Religion ====
* [[Saint Boniface|Boniface]], Anglo-Saxon [[missionary]], leaves [[England]] and travels to [[Frisia]] (the western parts of the modern-day [[Netherlands]]) to assist [[Willibrord]], bishop of [[Archdiocese of Utrecht (695–1580)|Utrecht]], in his work to convert the pagan [[Frisians]].  
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== Births ==
* [[Carloman (mayor of the palace)|Carloman]], Frankish [[mayor of the palace]] (approximate date)
* [[Fujiwara no Kiyonari]], Japanese [[Nobility|nobleman]] (d. [[AD 777|777]])
* [[Fujiwara no Yoshitsugu]], Japanese statesman (d. 777)
* [[Hiltrud]], duchess regent of [[Bavaria]] (approximate date; d. [[754]])
* [[Sufyan al-Thawri]], Muslim [[Ulama|scholar]] and [[jurist]] (d. [[778]])

== Deaths ==
* [[July 13]] &ndash; [[Emperor Ruizong of Tang|Rui Zong]], emperor of the [[Tang dynasty]] (b. [[662]])
* [[Abd al-Aziz ibn Musa]], Arab general (or [[718]])
* [[Ceolfrith]], Anglo-Saxon [[abbot]]
* [[Ceolred of Mercia|Ceolred]], king of [[Mercia]]
* [[Coenred of Mercia|Coenred]], king of Mercia
* [[Musa bin Nusayr|Musa ibn Nusayr]], Arab general (b. [[640]])
* [[Osred I of Northumbria|Osred I]], king of [[Northumbria]]
* [[Qapaghan Qaghan|Qapaghan Khan]], ruler (''[[khagan]]'') of the [[Göktürks|Turkic Khaganate]]
* [[Theodo of Bavaria|Theodo II]], duke of [[Duchy of Bavaria|Bavaria]] (approximate date)
* [[Winnoc]], Welsh abbot (or [[717]])

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