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Millennium: 1st millennium
Centuries: 8th century9th century10th 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.

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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