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861 CE

861 CE in world history: 3 events, 3 deaths and 2 states founded. 348 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 11 December

    The Abbasid caliph al-Mutawakkil is assassinated

    Al-Mutawakkil, the tenth Abbasid caliph, was murdered by Turkish military officers. His death began the Anarchy at Samarra, which lasted until 870 and saw four caliphs made and unmade by rival military groups.

    Anarchy at SamarraAbbasid Caliphate
ProfileState256 states with a known seat in 861 CEOpen the atlas at 861 CE →

In the profiles

Died in 861 CE 3

States founded 2

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