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Year 737 (DCCXXXVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. The denomination 737 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming

"737" is also known as a commonly celebrated phrase in the southern states of the United States, mostly in Louisiana, that represents euphoria, freedom from life and life's problems, and overall good times.

Events

By place

Europe

• Battle of Narbonne: The Frankish army under Charles Martel again defeats the Moors.
• Favila becomes king of Asturias after Pelayo's death.
• The Danevirke fortification system is started in Denmark.
• Following the death of Theuderic IV of Gaul, the throne is left vacant temporarily by Charles Martel, Mayor of the Palace and effective ruler.
• Domenico Leone appointed Roman consul and magister militum.

Africa

• Egypt: Christians invade from the south with the aim of protecting the Patriarch of Alexandria.

Asia

• In Ancient China, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang discards the policy of conscripting men into the army to be replaced every three years, replacing them with long-service soldiers who are more battle-hardened and efficient.
• The smallpox epidemic ends in Ancient Japan, after reducing the population by 30 %.
• The Turgesh drive back an Umayyad invasion of Khuttal, pursue them south of the Oxus and capture their baggage train. In the winter, the Turgesh and their Transoxianian allies launch a major invasion of the lands south of the Oxus, but are stopped at the Battle of Kharistan.

Births

• Huai Su
• Emperor Kammu, emperor of Japan (d. 806)

Deaths

• Dae Hungmu, the third king of Balhae
• Pelayo, King of Asturias (b. 690)
• Song Jing, ex-Chancellor of Tang China
• Theuderic IV, the Merovingian King of the Franks
• Fujiwara no Muchimaro, Japanese minister
• Fujiwara no Fusasaki, Japanese minister
• Fujiwara no Maro, Japanese minister
• Fujiwara no Umakai, Japanese minister
• Mu'awiyah ibn Hisham, Umayyad prince and general

References