850 - Definition and Overview

Events

• April 20 - Guntherus becomes Bishop of Cologne.
• Montoku succeeds Nimmyo as emperor of Japan.
• Louis II is crowned co-emperor with his father Lothair I.
• First recorded Viking attack on the Welsh coast.

Births

• Emperor Seiwa of Japan, 56th imperial ruler of Japan (+ 881).
• Al-Batani, Arab prince and astronomer (approximate date) (+ 929).
• Arnulf of Carinthia, King of the East Franks (+ 899).
• Harald Harfagre, king of Norway 865-933 (+ 933)

Deaths

• Emperor Nimmyo of Japan
• Ramiro I of Asturias