Year by year · 10th century

918 CE

918 CE in world history: 3 events, 7 deaths, 1 state founded and 1 that came to an end. 379 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 25 July

    Wang Geon becomes king and founds the Goryeo dynasty

    Wang Geon, a general of Taebong, was made king of Goryeo by the generals who had overthrown Gung Ye. As Taejo he accepted Silla's surrender in 935 and defeated Later Baekje in 936, reuniting the Korean peninsula.

    Taejo of GoryeoGung Ye
ProfileState289 states with a known seat in 918 CEOpen the atlas at 918 CE →

In the profiles

  • GoryeoWang Geon is raised to the throne and founds Goryeo
  • Kingdom of MerciaÆthelflæd dies; Edward the Elder takes Mercia into the West Saxon kingdom

Died in 918 CE 7

States founded 1

States that came to an end 1

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