770
| Years: 766 767 768 769 - 770 - 771 772 773 774 | |
| Decades: 740s 750s 760s - 770s - 780s 790s 800s | |
| Centuries: 7th century - 8th century - 9th century | |
Events
- Emperor Konin ascends to the throne of Japan, succeeding Empress Shotoku.
- Hedeby is founded.
- Telerig becomes king of Bulgaria, ending a period of anarchy.
Births
- Egbert of Wessex (d. 839)
Deaths
- Empress Koken of Japan (Empress Shotoku) (b. 718)
- Du Fu, Chinese poet (b. 712)
