784 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 7th century – 8th century – 9th century |
| Decades: | 750s 760s 770s – 780s – 790s 800s 810s |
| Years: | 781 782 783 – 784 – 785 786 787 |
The year 784 AD was a time of change and new ideas in different parts of the world. In Japan, a big shift happened as the country's capital city moved. Meanwhile, in China, an important invention was being developed that would change how people traveled on water.
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Key Events of 784
Japan's Capital City Moves
In 784, the capital city of Japan moved away from a place called Nara. This move marked the end of an important time in Japanese history known as the Nara period. Moving the capital was a big decision that often meant changes in how the country was governed.
New Ship Technology in China
A clever Chinese engineer and prince named Li Gao made an amazing invention in 784. He created a successful design for a paddle-wheel ship. This type of ship uses large wheels with paddles to move through the water. It was a big step forward in how people traveled and transported goods by boat.
Religious Leaders in Constantinople
In the city of Constantinople, which was a very important religious center, there were changes among the church leaders. On August 31, a leader known as Paul IV stepped down from his role as the Patriarch of Constantinople. Later that year, on December 25, a new leader named Tarasius was chosen to take his place as Patriarch.
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King Charlemagne and the Saxons (1869)
