Events

• 31 October - Irene deposed as Emperoress of Byzantium and replaced by Nicephorus I. She is banished to Lesbos.
• Jayavarman II declares the Khmer independent and establishes the kingdom of Angkor.
• Krum becomes Khan of Bulgaria (until 814)
• Egbert becomes king of Wessex.
• Vikings sack Iona.
• Haeinsa temple is established in Korea.

Births

Deaths

• Æthelmund , Earl of Hwicce (fallen in battle).
• Beorhtric of Wessex