796
| Years: 792 793 794 795 - 796 - 797 798 799 800 | |
| Decades: 760s 770s 780s - 790s - 800s 810s 820s | |
| Centuries: 7th century - 8th century - 9th century | |
Events
- December - Coenwulf becomes king of Mercia.
- Charlemagne defeats the Avars.
Births
Deaths
- Ecgfrith, king of Mercia