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Millennium: 1st millennium
Centuries: 8th century – 9th century – 10th century
Decades: 810s  820s  830s  – 840s –  850s  860s  870s
Years: 839 840 841 – 842 – 843 844 845

The year 842 was a special year in history. Many important things happened around the world. These events shaped the future of different kingdoms and empires.

Important Events of 842

A Treaty and an Alliance

  • On February 14, two powerful leaders, Charles the Bald and Louis the German, signed an important agreement. This was a big step in their relationship.
  • Later, Louis the German and Charles the Bald formed a strong alliance. They made a promise called the Oaths of Strasbourg. This alliance was against Emperor Lothar. What made this special is that their promises were written down in everyday languages. This helped more people understand them.

Changes in Leadership

  • In the Kingdom of Asturias, Ramiro I became the new king. He took over from Alfonso II.
  • In another part of the world, the Picts saw changes in their rulers. Uurad was followed by Bred. After Bred, Ciniod became the leader.
  • A young boy named Michael III became the emperor of Byzantium. He was only three years old! He took over after Theophilus (emperor) passed away.
  • The reign of Caliph Moqtasim came to an end. He was a very important leader in the Abbasid Caliphate.

Other Significant Happenings

  • Charles the Bald got married to Ermentrude. This was an important event for his family and kingdom.
  • The Uyghurs, a group of people from Central Asia, moved away from the Mongolian plateau. This was a big migration for them.

Notable People Who Died in 842

  • On January 5, Al-Mu'tasim, the Abbasid caliph, passed away. He was born in 794.
  • Emperor Saga of Japan also died in 842. He was born in 786.
  • Alfonso II of Asturias, the king who Ramiro I succeeded, died. He was born in 759.
  • Theophilus, the Byzantine Emperor, passed away. He was born in 813.
  • Liu Yuxi, a famous Chinese poet, thinker, and writer, died in 842. He was born in 772.

Images for kids

  • Solidus-Michael III-sb1686

    Empress Theodora with her young son Michael III

  • Theodora (greek icon XIX c)

    A Greek icon showing Empress Theodora (c. 815 – after 867)

  • Abbasid Dinar - Al-Mu'tasim-225h

    An Abbasid dinar coin from the time of al-Mutasim. He became ill and died on January 5, 842.

See also

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