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[[File:Bulgarians defeat the Byzantines at Anchialos.jpg|{{Largethumb}}|right|The [[First Bulgarian Empire|Bulgarian]] victory at the [[Aheloy (river)|Achelous River]].]]
[[File:Bulgarians defeat the Byzantines at Anchialos.jpg|upright=1.35|thumb|The [[First Bulgarian Empire|Bulgarian]] victory at the [[Aheloy (river)|Achelous River]].]]
[[File:Battle of Anchialos (917).svg|{{Largethumb}}|right|Map of the [[Battle of Achelous (917)|Battle of Achelous.]]]]
[[File:Battle of Anchialos (917).svg|upright=1.35|thumb|Map of the [[Battle of Achelous (917)|Battle of Achelous.]]]]
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Year '''917''' ('''[[Roman numerals|CMXVII]]''') was a [[common year starting on Wednesday]] (link will display the full calendar) of the [[Julian calendar]].
Year '''917''' ('''[[Roman numerals|CMXVII]]''') was a [[common year starting on Wednesday]] (link will display the full calendar) of the [[Julian calendar]].
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==== Byzantine Empire ====
==== Byzantine Empire ====
* [[August 20]] &ndash; [[Battle of Achelous (917)|Battle of Achelous]]: A [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] expeditionary force (62,000 men) under General [[Leo Phokas the Elder|Leo Phokas]] ('''the Elder''') is routed by the [[First Bulgarian Empire|Bulgarians]] at the [[Aheloy (river)|Achelous River]] near the fortress of Anchialos (modern [[Pomorie]]) on the [[Black Sea]] coast. Phokas flees to Mesembria (modern [[Nesebar]]) and escapes by boarding a ship. Tsar [[Simeon I of Bulgaria|Simeon I]] ('''the Great''') becomes ''[[de facto]]'' ruler of the whole [[Balkans|Balkan Peninsula]], except the well-protected Byzantine capital of [[Constantinople]] and the [[Peloponnese]].<ref>Brain Todd Carey (2012). ''Road to Manzikert: Byzantine and Islamic Warfare 527–1071'', pp. 78–81. {{ISBN|978-1-84884-215-1}}.</ref>
* [[August 20]] &ndash; [[Battle of Achelous (917)|Battle of Achelous]]: A [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] expeditionary force (62,000 men) under General [[Leo Phokas the Elder|Leo Phokas]] ('''the Elder''') is routed by the [[First Bulgarian Empire|Bulgarians]] at the [[Aheloy (river)|Achelous River]] near the fortress of Anchialos (modern [[Pomorie]]) on the [[Black Sea]] coast. Phokas flees to Mesembria (modern [[Nesebar]]) and escapes by boarding a ship. Tsar [[Simeon I of Bulgaria|Simeon I]] ('''the Great''') becomes ''[[de facto]]'' ruler of the whole [[Balkans|Balkan Peninsula]], except the well-protected Byzantine capital of [[Constantinople]] and the [[Peloponnese]].<ref>Brain Todd Carey (2012). ''Road to Manzikert: Byzantine and Islamic Warfare 527–1071'', pp. 78–81. {{ISBN|978-1-84884-215-1}}.</ref>
* Fall &ndash; [[Battle of Katasyrtai]]: The Bulgarian army under Simeon I marches southwards to Constantinople. Leo Phokas, who survived at Anchelous, gathers the last Byzantine troops to intercept the Bulgarians before they reach the capital. The two armies meet near the village of Katasyrtai, just outside Constantinople. After a surprise night attack, the Byzantines are completely routed from the battlefield.<ref>{{cite book|url = https://books.google.com/books?hl=pt-PT&lr=&id=AEy280AH9KQC&oi=fnd&pg=PA109&dq=Katasyrtai&ots=pyaWpTIoP4&sig=vfw7ypBWZbooLhVNJDzJlO6m9qw#v=onepage&q=Katasyrtai&f=false|title = Byzantine Empresses: Woman and Power in Byzantium AD 527-1204| author = Lynda Garland| page = 122| publisher = Routledge| date = April 1, 2002}}</ref>
* Fall &ndash; [[Battle of Katasyrtai]]: The Bulgarian army under Simeon I marches southwards to Constantinople. Leo Phokas, who survived at Anchelous, gathers the last Byzantine troops to intercept the Bulgarians before they reach the capital. The two armies meet near the village of Katasyrtai, just outside Constantinople. After a surprise night attack, the Byzantines are completely routed from the battlefield.<ref>{{cite book|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=AEy280AH9KQC&q=Katasyrtai&pg=PA109|title = Byzantine Empresses: Woman and Power in Byzantium AD 527-1204| author = Lynda Garland| page = 122| publisher = Routledge| date = April 1, 2002|isbn = 9780203024812}}</ref>


==== Europe ====
==== Europe ====
* [[Bulgarian–Serbian wars of 917–924#Wars|Bulgarian–Serbian War]]: Simeon I sends a Bulgarian expeditionary force under [[Theodore Sigritsa]] and [[Marmais]] to [[Principality of Serbia (medieval)|Serbia]]. The two persuade [[Petar of Serbia|Petar Gojniković]], a Serbian prince who formed an anti-Bulgarian coalition, to meet for a peace agreement. They seize him and send the rebellious prince to the Bulgarian capital of [[Veliki Preslav|Preslav]], where he dies in prison. Simeon replaces Petar with [[Pavle of Serbia|Pavle Branović]], a grandson of prince [[Mutimir of Serbia|Mutimir]], who lives in Preslav. Serbia becomes a [[puppet state]] until 921.<ref>John V.A. Fine, Jr. (1991). ''The Early Medieval Balkans: A Critical Survey from the Sixth to the Late Twelfth Century'', p. 150. {{ISBN|978-0-472-08149-3}}.</ref>
* [[Bulgarian–Serbian wars of 917–924#Wars|Bulgarian–Serbian War]]: Simeon I sends a Bulgarian expeditionary force under [[Theodore Sigritsa]] and [[Marmais]] to [[Principality of Serbia (early medieval)|Serbia]]. The two persuade [[Petar of Serbia|Petar Gojniković]], a Serbian prince who formed an anti-Bulgarian coalition, to meet for a peace agreement. They seize him and send the rebellious prince to the Bulgarian capital of [[Veliki Preslav|Preslav]], where he dies in prison. Simeon replaces Petar with [[Pavle of Serbia|Pavle Branović]], a grandson of prince [[Mutimir of Serbia|Mutimir]], who lives in Preslav. Serbia becomes a [[puppet state]] until 921.<ref>{{The Early Medieval Balkans|page= 150}}</ref>
* The [[Principality of Hungary|Hungarians]], after attacking [[Duchy of Swabia|Swabia]], sack and burn [[Basel]] (modern [[Switzerland]]). They invade [[Lorraine]] in [[Lotharingia]], destroying [[Verdun]] and [[Moyenmoutier]], and many monasteries in [[Duchy of Alsace|Alsace]]. Duke [[Arnulf, Duke of Bavaria|Arnulf I]] ('''the Bad''') with Hungarian military aid, reconquers his land from King [[Conrad I of Germany|Conrad I]] of the [[East Francia|East Frankish Kingdom]]. After this event, [[Duchy of Bavaria|Bavaria]] and Swabia agree to pay [[tribute]] to the Hungarians.
* The [[Principality of Hungary|Hungarians]], after attacking [[Duchy of Swabia|Swabia]], sack and burn [[Basel]] (modern [[Switzerland]]). They invade [[Lorraine]] in [[Lotharingia]], destroying [[Verdun]] and [[Moyenmoutier]], and many monasteries in [[Duchy of Alsace|Alsace]]. Duke [[Arnulf, Duke of Bavaria|Arnulf I]] ('''the Bad''') with Hungarian military aid, reconquers his land from King [[Conrad I of Germany|Conrad I]] of the [[East Francia|East Frankish Kingdom]]. After this event, [[Duchy of Bavaria|Bavaria]] and Swabia agree to pay [[tribute]] to the Hungarians.
* [[Battle of Confey]]: The Norse [[Vikings]] under [[Sitric Cáech|Sigtrygg Caech]] defeat and kill King [[Augaire mac Ailella]] of [[Leinster]] in battle. Sigtrygg re-captures [[Kingdom of Dublin|Dublin]] and establishes himself as king, while his kinsman [[Ragnall ua Ímair]] returns to [[Kingdom of England|England]] to become [[List of monarchs of Northumbria#Kings of Northumbria in the Norse era|King of Northumbria]].
* [[Battle of Confey]]: The Norse [[Vikings]] under [[Sitric Cáech|Sigtrygg Caech]] defeat and kill King [[Augaire mac Ailella]] of [[Leinster]] in battle. Sigtrygg re-captures [[Kingdom of Dublin|Dublin]] and establishes himself as king, while his kinsman [[Ragnall ua Ímair]] returns to [[Kingdom of England|England]] to become [[List of monarchs of Northumbria#Kings of Northumbria in the Norse era|King of Northumbria]].


==== Britain ====
==== Britain ====
* Summer &ndash; Lady [[Æthelflæd]] of [[Mercia]] cements an [[Military alliance|alliance]] with King [[Constantine II of Scotland|Constantine II]] of [[Kingdom of Scotland|Scotland]] against [[Scandinavian York|Norse York]]. She captures the fortress at [[Derby]] (belonging to the [[Five Boroughs of the Danelaw]]), while her brother, King [[Edward the Elder]], takes [[Towcester]].<ref>Walker, Ian W (2000). ''Mercia and the Making of England Sutton''. {{ISBN|0-7509-2131-5}}.</ref> Æthelflæd's armies also ravage [[Brycheiniog]] ([[Wales]]) in revenge for killing the Mercian [[abbot]] Ecbryht (see [[916]]).
* Summer &ndash; Lady [[Æthelflæd]] of [[Mercia]] cements an [[Military alliance|alliance]] with King [[Constantine II of Scotland]] against [[Scandinavian York|Norse York]]. She captures the fortress at [[Derby]] (belonging to the [[Five Boroughs of the Danelaw]]), while her brother, King [[Edward the Elder]], takes [[Towcester]].<ref>Walker, Ian W (2000). ''Mercia and the Making of England Sutton''. {{ISBN|0-7509-2131-5}}.</ref> Æthelflæd's armies also ravage [[Brycheiniog]] ([[Wales]]) in revenge for killing the Mercian [[abbot]] Ecbryht (see [[916]]).
* [[Battle of Tempsford]]: The English army led by Edward the Elder defeats the Danish Vikings at [[Tempsford]]. They storm the fortified ''[[burh]]'' and kill King [[Guthrum II]] of [[Kingdom of East Anglia|East Anglia]], along with the Danish [[Earl|Jarls]] Toglos and Manna.
* [[Battle of Tempsford]]: The English army led by Edward the Elder defeats the Danish Vikings at [[Tempsford]]. They storm the fortified ''[[burh]]'' and kill King [[Guthrum II]] of [[Kingdom of East Anglia|East Anglia]], along with the Danish [[Earl|Jarls]] Toglos and Manna.


==== Arabian Empire ====
==== Islamic Empire ====
* [[Battle of San Esteban de Gormaz (917)|Battle of San Esteban de Gormaz]]: Umayyad forces under Abi-Abda [[besiege]] the ''[[repoblación]]'' of [[San Esteban de Gormaz]] (Northern [[Spain]]). King [[Ordoño II of León|Ordoño II]] of [[Kingdom of León|León]] (supported by his brother [[Fruela II of Asturias|Fruela II]] of [[Kingdom of Asturias|Asturias]]) allies himself with [[Sancho I of Pamplona|Sancho I]], king of [[Kingdom of Pamplona|Pamplona]], and defeats the [[Moors]]. Abi-Abda is captured and executed by [[decapitation]].
* [[Battle of San Esteban de Gormaz (917)|Battle of San Esteban de Gormaz]]: Umayyad forces under Abi-Abda [[besiege]] the ''[[repoblación]]'' of [[San Esteban de Gormaz]] (Northern [[Spain]]). King [[Ordoño II of León]] (supported by his brother [[Fruela II of Asturias]]) allies himself with [[Sancho I of Pamplona|Sancho I]], king of [[Kingdom of Pamplona|Pamplona]], and defeats the [[Moors]]. Abi-Abda is captured and executed by [[decapitation]].


==== Asia ====
==== Asia ====
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* [[September 20]] &ndash; [[Kyunyeo]], Korean [[Korean poetry|poet]] (d. [[973]])
* [[September 20]] &ndash; [[Kyunyeo]], Korean [[Korean poetry|poet]] (d. [[973]])
* [[Ibn Battah|Ibn Battah al-Ukbari]], Arab theologian (d. [[997]])
* [[Ibn Battah|Ibn Battah al-Ukbari]], Arab theologian (d. [[997]])
* [[Kamo no Yasunori]], Japanese [[Spiritualism|spiritual]] advisor (d. [[977]])
* [[Kamo no Yasunori]], Japanese [[Spiritualism (beliefs)|spiritual]] advisor (d. [[977]])
* [[Theophylactus of Constantinople|Theophylactus]], patriarch of [[Constantinople]] (d. [[956]])
* [[Theophylactus of Constantinople|Theophylactus]], patriarch of [[Constantinople]] (d. [[956]])


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* [[Radboud of Utrecht|Radboud]], archbishop of [[Archdiocese of Utrecht (695–1580)|Utrecht]]
* [[Radboud of Utrecht|Radboud]], archbishop of [[Archdiocese of Utrecht (695–1580)|Utrecht]]
* [[Sindeok of Silla|Sindeok]], king of [[Silla]] ([[Korea]])
* [[Sindeok of Silla|Sindeok]], king of [[Silla]] ([[Korea]])
* [[Yahya ibn Idris ibn Umar|Yahya IV]], sultan of [[Morocco]]


== References ==
== References ==

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Gregorian calendar917
CMXVII
Ab urbe condita1670
Armenian calendar366
ԹՎ ՅԿԶ
Assyrian calendar5667
Balinese saka calendar838–839
Bengali calendar324
Berber calendar1867
Buddhist calendar1461
Burmese calendar279
Byzantine calendar6425–6426
Chinese calendar丙子年 (Fire Rat)
3614 or 3407
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3615 or 3408
Coptic calendar633–634
Discordian calendar2083
Ethiopian calendar909–910
Hebrew calendar4677–4678
Hindu calendars
 - Vikram Samvat973–974
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 - Kali Yuga4017–4018
Holocene calendar10917
Iranian calendar295–296
Islamic calendar304–305
Japanese calendarEngi 17
(延喜１７年)
Javanese calendar816–817
Julian calendar917
CMXVII
Korean calendar3250
Minguo calendar995 before ROC
民前995年
Nanakshahi calendar−551
Seleucid era1228/1229 AG
Thai solar calendar1459–1460
Tibetan calendar阳火鼠年
(male Fire-Rat)
1043 or 662 or −110
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阴火牛年
(female Fire-Ox)
1044 or 663 or −109
The Bulgarian victory at the Achelous River.
Map of the Battle of Achelous.

Year 917 (CMXVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar.

Events

By place

Byzantine Empire

  • August 20 – Battle of Achelous: A Byzantine expeditionary force (62,000 men) under General Leo Phokas (the Elder) is routed by the Bulgarians at the Achelous River near the fortress of Anchialos (modern Pomorie) on the Black Sea coast. Phokas flees to Mesembria (modern Nesebar) and escapes by boarding a ship. Tsar Simeon I (the Great) becomes de facto ruler of the whole Balkan Peninsula, except the well-protected Byzantine capital of Constantinople and the Peloponnese.[1]
  • Fall – Battle of Katasyrtai: The Bulgarian army under Simeon I marches southwards to Constantinople. Leo Phokas, who survived at Anchelous, gathers the last Byzantine troops to intercept the Bulgarians before they reach the capital. The two armies meet near the village of Katasyrtai, just outside Constantinople. After a surprise night attack, the Byzantines are completely routed from the battlefield.[2]

Europe

Britain

Islamic Empire

Asia

Births

Deaths

References

  1. ^ Brain Todd Carey (2012). Road to Manzikert: Byzantine and Islamic Warfare 527–1071, pp. 78–81. ISBN 978-1-84884-215-1.
  2. ^ Lynda Garland (April 1, 2002). Byzantine Empresses: Woman and Power in Byzantium AD 527-1204. Routledge. p. 122. ISBN 9780203024812.
  3. ^ Fine, John V. A. Jr. (1991) [1983]. The Early Medieval Balkans: A Critical Survey from the Sixth to the Late Twelfth Century. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. p. 150. ISBN 0-472-08149-7.
  4. ^ Walker, Ian W (2000). Mercia and the Making of England Sutton. ISBN 0-7509-2131-5.
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