What happened in 879
1 entries recorded for 879, listed by date. That was 1147 years ago.
879 at a glance
- Years ago
- 1147 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 9th century
- Decade
- 870s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 1
- Breakdown
- 1 historical events
June
- June 7
Pope John VIII
Pope John VIII officially recognised Croatia as an independent state, and Branimir as its duke.
Questions about 879
What happened in 879?
This site records 1 entries for 879, including Pope John VIII on June 7. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 879?
1147 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 879 turns 1147 this year.
Which century is 879 in?
879 falls in the 9th century, in the 870s.
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