Historical Events in 759
6 curated events dated to this year, and 5 musicalized poets on V2Melody were alive then.
18,593 historical events · 672 poets with dates
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Establishment of the House of Wisdom
The House of Wisdom was established in Baghdad around 759, serving as a major intellectual center during the Islamic Golden Age. It became…
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Japanese 'Man'yōshū' Anthology Compiled
The Man'yōshū ('Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves'), Japan's oldest imperial poetry anthology, is compiled with 4,516 poems spanning clas…
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Translation Movement in the Abbasid Caliphate
The Translation Movement, which began in the mid-8th century, reached a pivotal point in 759 as scholars in Baghdad translated Greek, Persi…
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Advancements in Medicine and Pharmacology
In 759, significant advancements in medicine and pharmacology were being made in the Islamic world, particularly in cities like Baghdad. Sc…
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Development of Islamic Calligraphy Techniques
By 759, Islamic calligraphy techniques were being refined and developed, particularly in the cultural centers of the Abbasid Caliphate. Cal…
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Du Fu's Return to Chang'an
In 759, Du Fu returned to Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, after years of wandering due to the rebellion. His return marked a per…
Poets in 759
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