874 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 8th century – 9th century – 10th century |
| Decades: | 840s 850s 860s – 870s – 880s 890s 900s |
| Years: | 871 872 873 – 874 – 875 876 877 |
The year 874 was an exciting time in history! It was a common year that started on a Friday, according to the Julian calendar. Many important events happened around the world during this year, from brave explorers settling new lands to big changes in powerful empires.
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Major Events of 874
Europe: New Settlements and Conflicts
Vikings Settle Iceland
In 874, a brave Viking explorer named Ingólfur Arnarson arrived in Iceland. He was the very first permanent Viking settler on the island. He chose a place to live that is now known as Reykjavík, which is the capital city of Iceland today. This was a big step in the history of Iceland, as it marked the beginning of people living there all the time.
Danes Invade Mercia
During this year, the Danes, who were a group of people from what is now Denmark, invaded a part of England called Mercia. This was a time when different groups were often fighting for control over land in Europe.
Great Moravia Expands
King Svatopluk I of Great Moravia was a powerful ruler. In 874, his kingdom grew even larger when he conquered the land of the Vistulans. This showed how strong Great Moravia was becoming in Central Europe.
Long Winter in Scotland
People in Scotland experienced a very long and cold winter in 874. Frost began in November and lasted for many months, all the way until April of the next year, 875.
Asia: Rebellion in China
Huang Chao's Rebellion Begins
In China, a major rebellion started in 874. It was led by a person named Huang Chao. This rebellion caused a lot of trouble for the Tang Dynasty, which was the ruling family at the time. The Tang Dynasty was already losing some of its power, and this rebellion made them even weaker.
Religion: A Saint's Resting Place
Saint Nicephorus's Bones Interred
On March 13, the bones of Saint Nicephorus were placed in the Church of the Apostles in Constantinople. This was an important religious event, honoring a respected saint.
People Born in 874
- Meng Zhixiang: A person who would later become an important leader in China.
People Who Passed Away in 874
- January 1 – Hasan al-Askari: He was a very important religious leader for a group of Muslims called the Shia.
Images for kids
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Ingólfr Arnarson arrives in Iceland (1850 painting)
See also
In Spanish: 874 para niños
