681 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
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| Centuries: | 6th century – 7th century – 8th century |
| Decades: | 650s 660s 670s – 680s – 690s 700s 710s |
| Years: | 678 679 680 – 681 – 682 683 684 |
The year 681 AD was a time of important changes in Europe, especially with the creation of a new country. This year saw a major peace treaty that shaped the map and some significant movements of important religious figures.
Birth of a Nation: Bulgaria
One of the most important events in 681 was the official start of Bulgaria. On August 9, a peace treaty was signed between the Bulgars and the powerful Byzantine Empire. The Bulgars had won a war against the Byzantines, which led to this agreement. This treaty is seen as the moment Bulgaria officially began as an independent country.
Wilfrid of York's Journey
In 681, a very important religious leader named Wilfrid of York faced some challenges. He was a bishop from Northumbria, a kingdom in what is now England. The king of Northumbria at the time, King Ecgfrith, asked Wilfrid to leave Northumbria. After leaving, Wilfrid traveled south and found a new place to live and work in the Kingdom of Sussex.
Images for kids
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Remains of Monkwearmouth–Jarrow Abbey
