Year by year · 8th century
778 CE
778 CE in world history: 5 events, 1 death and 1 work. 281 recorded states existed that year.
Events
Basques destroy Charlemagne's rearguard at Roncevaux
Basque fighters ambushed Charlemagne's rearguard in the Pyrenees, killing the commander Roland. The Song of Roland later recast the skirmish as a heroic stand against Saracens.
Battle
Battle of Roncevaux Pass
The Battle of Roncevaux Pass was fought in 778 in the Pyrenees, where Charlemagne's rearguard was ambushed and destroyed by Basques during the withdrawal from a failed Spanish campaign.
In the profiles
Carolingian EmpireBasques destroy Charlemagne's rearguard under Roland at Roncevaux Pass
Emirate of CórdobaCharlemagne’s expedition to Zaragoza fails; rearguard destroyed at Roncesvalles
County of ToulouseCharlemagne appoints Chorson as count of Toulouse
Died in 778 CE 1
Works 1
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