Year by year · 8th century

787 CE

787 CE in world history: 2 events, 1 birth and 3 deaths. 286 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 24 September

    The Second Council of Nicaea opens

    The Second Council of Nicaea opened in the church of Hagia Sophia at Nicaea, the site of the first ecumenical council. About 350 members attended under the presidency of Tarasios, and 308 bishops or their representatives signed its acts.

    Nicaea
ProfileState202 states with a known seat in 787 CEOpen the atlas at 787 CE →

In the profiles

  • Kingdom of MerciaAn archbishopric is created at Lichfield and Offa's son Ecgfrith is consecrated king

Born in 787 CE 1

Died in 787 CE 3

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