Important Historical Events of the year 797, Year 797 in History

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List of 797 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 797

What happened in the year 797?

Date	Event
April 19, 797	Empress Irene organizes a conspiracy against her son, the Byzantine emperor Constantine VI. He is deposed and blinded. Shortly after, Constantine dies of his wounds; Irene proclaims herself basileus.