890s facts for kids

The 890s was a ten-year period in history, starting on January 1, 890, and ending on December 31, 899. This decade saw important events in Europe and Asia, including battles, natural disasters, and changes in leadership for powerful figures like popes and emperors.

Key Events of the 890s

• 891 – The Battle of Leuven (891) took place in what is now Belgium. In this battle, the Franks, a powerful Germanic people, fought against the Vikings. The Franks won a big victory, which helped to stop Viking raids in their lands for a while.
• 893 December 28 – A very strong earthquake hit the city of Dvin in Armenia. The earthquake caused a lot of damage and destroyed much of the city.
• Byzantine–Bulgarian war of 894–896 – A major war happened between the Byzantine Empire (the eastern part of the Roman Empire) and the First Bulgarian Empire. This war was fought over trade and control of lands in the Balkans.
• 896 April – Pope Boniface VI became the 112th leader of the Catholic Church. He succeeded Pope Formosus.
• 896 May – Just a month later, Pope Stephen VI (also known as Stephen VII) became the 113th pope. He took over after Pope Boniface VI.
• 897 August – Pope Romanus became the 114th pope, following Pope Stephen VI.
• 897 November – Pope Romanus was removed from his position.
• 897 December – Pope Theodore II became the 115th pope after Pope Romanus. However, he died only twenty days later.
• 897 – In Japan, Emperor Uda stepped down from his role. His son, Emperor Daigo, became the new emperor.
• 898 January – Pope John IX became the 116th pope, succeeding Pope Theodore II.
• 899 – Edward the Elder became the new King of Wessex. Wessex was one of the most important kingdoms in England at that time. Edward was the son of the famous King Alfred the Great.

Important People Who Died

• Alfred the Great – He died in 899. Alfred was a very famous and important King of Wessex. He is known for defending his kingdom against Viking attacks and for promoting education and law.