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Chronological Table: Desiderius

Almanzor, Caliph of the Saracens, a great encourager of learning. 756 Desiderius or Didier proclaimed King of the Lombards, with the Pope's consent. 756 Abdalrahman I. takes the title of King of Cordova, and is the founder of the 757 splendid dominion of the Moors in Spain.

Pope Paul I. renews the alliance with Desiderius. 659 Pope Stephen III. quarrels with Desiderius. 762 Almanzor builds Bagdat, and makes it the seat of the empire of the Caliphs. 767 The Turks ravage Asia Minor. 768 Charles (the Great) and Carloman Kings of France. --- makes war against the Saxons.

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