850

850 (DCCCL) was a common year beginning on Wednesday of the Julian calendar, effective on that date.

It is the year 850 of the first millennium, the year 50 of the 9th century, and the first year of the 850s.

Events

In Europe

• Sacro German Roman Empire: Louis II the Young man is crowned co-emperator with his father Lotario I.
• Spain: Failure of Ramiro I king of Asturias.
• Spain: Ordoño I accedes to the throne of Asturias.
• Wales: First Viking Attack on the Wales Coast
• Netherlands: Vikings of Rorik conquers Utrecht and preserves it for 70 years. The Bishop of Utrecht took refuge in Deventer.
• Russia: Around this date, Riúrik establishes his dominion over Novgorod.

In Asia

• Emperor Montoku happens to Emperor Ninmyō as Emperor of Japan.

Deaths

• Ramiro I, king of Asturias.
• Emperor Ninmyō, Emperor of Japan (n. 810).