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Centuries: 8th century - 9th century - 10th century Decades: 800s 810s 820s 830s 840s - 850s - 860s 870s 880s 890s 900s Years: 853 854 855 856 857 - 858 - 859 860 861 862 863 Events Patriarch Ignatius[?] is imprisoned and (December 25) deposed to be succeeded by patriarch Photius I. Louis the German invades West Francia, hoping to secure Aquitane[?] from his brother Charles the Bald, but fails. Emperor Seiwa ascends the throne of Japan. Nicholas I becomes pope. Donald I succeeds the throne of Scotland. Births Deaths Kenneth I of Scotland January 13: Ethelwulf, king of Wessex Emperor Montoku of Japan Pope Benedict III
Centuries: 8th century - 9th century - 10th century
Decades: 800s 810s 820s 830s 840s - 850s - 860s 870s 880s 890s 900s
Years: 853 854 855 856 857 - 858 - 859 860 861 862 863
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