Important Historical Events of the year 879, Year 879 in History

List of 879 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 879

What happened in the year 879?

Date Event
May 21, 879 Pope John VIII gives blessings to Branimir of Croatia and to the Croatian people, considered to be international recognition of the Croatian state.
June 7, 879 Pope John VIII recognizes the Duchy of Croatia under Duke Branimir as an independent state.