What Happened This Year 775

Historical Events from This Year 775

Military & Warfare

End of Armenian Rebellion Against Abbasids

April 25th, 775 1249 years ago

The Battle of Bagrevand marked a crucial turning point in the struggle between Armenian forces and the Abbasid Caliphate. Armenian nakharar families faced defeat, leading to the solidification of Muslim control over the South Caucasus. This victory for the Abbasids set the stage for the gradual Islamization of the region and caused a significant shift in local power dynamics as many Armenian aristocrats fled to the Byzantine Empire seeking refuge.

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Born in 775

People Who Died in 775

Constantine V

Byzantine Emperor from 741 to 775
Died
September 14th, 775 1249 years ago — None years old

Ruled as Byzantine emperor from 741 to 775. Implemented military reforms aimed at strengthening the empire against external threats. Actively campaigned against the Umayyad Caliphate and secured victories in regions such as Asia Minor. Introduced iconoclasm within the church, leading to significant doctrinal disputes and divisions. Called the Synod of 754, which condemned the veneration of icons.

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