What happened in 718?
7 recorded events in 718, including 3 in wars & conflicts, 2 in people and 2 in empires & countries.
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Wars & Conflicts 3
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Battle of Covadonga
722 first victory won by Christian military forces after the Islamic conquest of Hispania
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Battle of Soissons
Battle in 718
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Battle of Adrianópolis
718 battle
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People 2
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Kaula al-Yahudi died
Jewish General of the 8th Century
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Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi born
Born in Basra. Iraqi lexicographer, philologist and poet (718 – 786 CE).
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Empires & Countries 2
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Visigothic Kingdom dissolved
Visigothic Kingdom ceased to exist, having been centered at Barcelona.
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Kingdom of Asturias founded
Kingdom of Asturias was founded, with its capital at Oviedo.
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