The 860s

Explore 6 historical events from 860–869.

Notable Events

866 1160 years ago

Bardas, de facto regent of the Byzantine Empire

Bardas was a Byzantine noble and high-ranking minister. As the brother of Empress Theodora, he rose to high office under Theophilos. Although sidelined after Theophilos's death by …

Bardas, de facto regent of the Byzantine Empire

866 1160 years ago

Ordoño I of Asturias (born 831)

Ordoño I was King of Asturias from 850 until his death. He was born in Oviedo, where he spent his early life in the court of Alfonso II. He was probably raised in Lugo, capital of …

Ordoño I of Asturias (born 831)


All Events

866 1160 years ago

Bardas, de facto regent of the Byzantine Empire

Bardas was a Byzantine noble and high-ranking minister. As the brother of Empress Theodora, he rose to high office under Theophilos. Although sidelined after Theophilos's death by …

Bardas, de facto regent of the Byzantine Empire

866 1160 years ago

Ordoño I of Asturias (born 831)

Ordoño I was King of Asturias from 850 until his death. He was born in Oviedo, where he spent his early life in the court of Alfonso II. He was probably raised in Lugo, capital of …

Ordoño I of Asturias (born 831)