732

:"For the area code, see Area code 732."

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Events

By Place

Europe

* October 10 — Battle of Tours: Near Poitiers, France, leader of the Franks Charles Martel and his men, defeat a large army of Moors under the governor of Cordoba, Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi, who is killed during the battle. The Battle of Tours halts the advance of Islam into Western Europe and establishes a balance of power between Western Europe, Islam and the Byzantine Empire.

By Topic

Religion

*Egbert becomes bishop of York. He founds a library and makes the city a renowned centre of learning.

Births

*Yi Jeonggi, the first ruler of the State of Je

Deaths

*Kül Tigin, brother of Bilge Khan and co-administrator of the Göktürk empire (b. 685)
* Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi, governor of Spain