893 facts for kids
Millennium: | 1st millennium |
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Centuries: | 8th century – 9th century – 10th century |
Decades: | 860s 870s 880s – 890s – 900s 910s 920s |
Years: | 890 891 892 – 893 – 894 895 896 |
The year 893 AD was a time of important changes and events across Europe. New leaders took power, and a significant shift in language happened in Bulgaria. People were also writing down history, like the life story of a famous king.
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Important Events of 893
New Leaders Take Power
- In Bulgaria, a new king named Simeon I began his rule. He took over from the previous king, Vladimir.
- In a place called Aragon, which is now part of Spain, Galindo II Aznárez became the new Count. A Count was a powerful noble who governed a region. He followed his father, Aznar II Galíndez.
A Book About King Alfred
- A writer named Asser finished writing a book about the life of King Alfred. King Alfred was a very important ruler in England. This book helps us learn a lot about his time.
The Battle of Benfleet
- A big fight happened at a place called Benfleet. In this battle, the Saxons, who lived in England, fought against the Vikings. The Saxons won this important battle.
Language Changes in Bulgaria
- A major change happened in Bulgaria regarding language and religion. Greek religious leaders were asked to leave the country.
- The Greek language, which was often used in churches and official documents, was replaced. Instead, people started using a local language called Slav-Bulgarian vernacular. This language is now known as Old Church Slavonic. This change was a big step for Bulgarian culture and identity.
People Born in 893
- Louis the Child was born in this year. He would later become the last ruler from the Carolingian family in the eastern Frankish kingdom.
People Who Died in 893
- King Aznar II Galíndez of Aragon passed away. His son, Galindo II Aznárez, took his place.
- Stephen I, who was the Patriarch of Constantinople, also died. A Patriarch was a very important religious leader, like a head bishop, in the Eastern Christian Church.
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