838 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 8th century – 9th century – 10th century |
| Decades: | 800s 810s 820s – 830s – 840s 850s 860s |
| Years: | 835 836 837 – 838 – 839 840 841 |
The year 838 was a common year. It started on a Tuesday. People used the Julian calendar back then. In Roman numerals, 838 is written as DCCCXXXVIII.
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Events of 838
Important Births
- Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari: A very important Persian scholar and historian. He wrote many books about history and the Quran.
Major Conflicts
Siege of Amorium
In 838, the city of Amorium in the Byzantine Empire faced a big attack. The Abbasid Caliph Al-Mu'tasim led a large army against the city. This was a major event in the wars between the Byzantines and the Abbasids. The city of Amorium was very important to the Byzantines.
The Abbasid army surrounded Amorium. After a long siege, the city was captured. This was a big loss for the Byzantine Empire. It showed the power of the Abbasid Caliphate at that time.
Deaths
- for more information, see Category:838 deaths.
Images for kids
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Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes showing the Arab siege of Amorium in 838.
See also
In Spanish: 838 para niños
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