718

Centuries: 7th century - 8th century - 9th century

Decades: 660s 670s 680s 690s 700s - 710s - 720s 730s 740s 750s 760s

Years: 713 714 715 716 717 - 718 - 719 720 721 722 723

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Events

• Pelayo established the Kingdom of Asturias in Spain
• Emperor Leo III defeats Arab forces besieging Constantinople
• End of Tervel's reign as monarch of Bulgaria
• Saint Boniface sets out for Frisia a second time.

Births:

• Empress Koken of Japan = Empress Shotoku

Deaths