Year by year · 9th century

801 CE

801 CE in world history: 2 events, 1 birth, 1 death and 1 state founded. 332 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 29 April

    An earthquake in the Apennines shakes Rome and Spoleto

    An earthquake originating in the Central Apennines was felt in Rome and Spoleto and damaged the basilica of San Paolo Fuori le Mura. It was recorded in two independent contemporary sources, Einhard's Royal Frankish Annals and the Liber Pontificalis.

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ProfileState234 states with a known seat in 801 CEOpen the atlas at 801 CE →

In the profiles

  • Pyu city-statesSri Ksetra's embassy, with 35 musicians singing in Sanskrit, reaches the Tang court.

Born in 801 CE 1

Died in 801 CE 1

States founded 1

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