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752 CE

752 CE in world history: 2 events and 2 deaths. 278 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 3 May

    Bird Jaguar IV becomes king of Yaxchilan

    Bird Jaguar IV became king of Yaxchilan, a Maya city on the Usumacinta River in modern Chiapas, and ruled until 768. Not perceived as the rightful heir, he had to struggle to take and hold power.

    Chiapas

  2. Battle

    Battle of Burford

    The Battle of Burford was fought in 752 near Burford in Oxfordshire, where, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Cuthred of Wessex defeated Æthelbald of Mercia.

ProfileState194 states with a known seat in 752 CEOpen the atlas at 752 CE →

Died in 752 CE 2

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