880 facts for kids

880 AD was a year in the Julian calendar. It was a time of important events and changes in different parts of the world.

Major Events of 880

• The city of Dortmund in modern-day Germany was mentioned for the first time in history.
• Pope John VIII issued a special document called "Industriae Tuae." This document created an independent church region in Great Moravia. Saint Methodius became the head of this region as an archbishop.
• The document also recognized Old Church Slavonic as an official language for church services. This was a big deal because it meant it could be used alongside Latin, Greek, and Hebrew.
• A new Bishopric (a church district led by a bishop) was set up in Nitra, which is now in Slovakia.

Important Births in 880

• Fujiwara no Tadahira was born in Japan. He later became a powerful regent, meaning he ruled the country for the emperor when the emperor was too young or unable to rule.
• Louis the Blind was born. He became King of Provence (887–900), King of Italy (900–901), and even the Holy Roman Emperor (901–905). The Holy Roman Emperor was a very important ruler in Europe.

Notable Deaths in 880

• Carloman, King of Bavaria, a ruler in a part of the Frankish Empire, passed away.
• Emperor Seiwa of Japan, who had ruled the country, also died this year.

Images for kids

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  Frankish Empire: the realm ruled by King Louis III (purple) after the division in 880.

See also

In Spanish: 880 para niños