802
| Years: 798 799 800 801 – 802 – 803 804 805 806 | |
| Decades: 770s 780s 790s – 800s – 810s 820s 830s | |
| Centuries: 8th century – 9th century – 10th century | |
Events
- 31 October – Irene deposed as Emperoress of Byzantium and replaced by Nicephorus I. She is banished to Lesbos.
- Jayavarman II declares the Khmer independent and establishes the kingdom of Angkor.
- Krum becomes Khan of Bulgaria (until 814)
- Egbert becomes king of Wessex.
- Vikings sack Iona.
- Haeinsa temple is established in Korea.
Births
Deaths
- Æthelmund, Earl of Hwicce (fallen in battle).
- Beorhtric of Wessex
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