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Events

By Place

Byzantine Empire

Guaram becomes prince of Iberia.

Europe

Æthelric becomes first King of Northumbria, after the kingdom is formed from the union of the two Anglian tribes of Bernicia and Deira.

Asia

Shivadeva ascends throne of Lichchhavi dynasty in Nepal.
10 people killed in rural China by large meteorite impact.

By Topic

Religion

The Lombards are converted to Christianity.
Skellig Michael monastery is built on a steep rocky island off the coast of Ireland.

Births

Saint Eligius (approximate date)

Deaths

May 1 - Marcouf, Christian saint
Aella of Deira
Saint Aed Macbricc

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