749

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

Decades: 690s 700s 710s 720s 730s - 740s - 750s 760s 770s 780s 790s

Years: 744 745 746 747 748 - 749 - 750 751 752 753 754

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Events

• End of the reign of Emperor Shomu of Japan
• Empress Koken ascends to the throne of Japan

Births

Deaths

• Saint John of Damascus (or Damascene), theologian