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Jan 1, 604
Yang Kuang seizes the Sui throne
Yang Kuang murdered his father and older brother to seize the throne. After gaining power, Yang Kuang named himself Emperor Yang. -
Jan 1, 604
Pope Gregory's Death
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Jan 1, 605
Sui Dynasty built its Eastern Capital
The Sui Dynasty built its eastern capital and began the construction of the Grand Canal. -
Jan 1, 610
Heraclius become Emperor
Heraclius becomes Emperor in Constantinople as the Persian Empire is attempting the takeover of Byzantine civilization. The rule of Heraclius marks the beginning of Byzantine history (according to some historians). -
Jan 1, 611
Peasant Uprisings Began
Peasant uprisings began at Shandong's Changbai mountain. -
Jan 1, 617
Emperor Gong takes Emperor Yang's throne
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Sui Dynasty conquered the Chen dynasty
Sui Dynasty conquered the Chen dynasty in southern China and unified China. -
Gregory of Tours writes the Historia Francorum
Gregory of Tours writes the Historia Francorum, a ten-book history recording the deeds of the Franks. His writings serve as the sole testimony to much of the architecture of his day, as most of these buildings no longer stand. -
Pope Gregory creates the Latin Church
Pope Gregory creates the Latin church, His concepts of purgatory and penance widen the gulf between the Eastern and Western Churches. -
Pope Gregory the Great criticizes the bishop's destruction of images
Pope Gregory the Great criticizes the bishop's destruction of images, arguing that pictures are useful for educating the illiterate. Gregory's statements will serve as the basis for church doctrine concerning artistic images in the West for the next thousand years. -
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Sui Dynasty
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Islamic world
Time in Mezo America.