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Events

By Place

Europe

Perctarit and Godepert become co-rulers of the Lombards, following the death of their father Aripert.

Asia

Emperor Tenji ascends to the throne of Japan.
King Munmu becomes the 30th ruler of the Silla dynasty.

By Topic

Religion

Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib is assassinated. He is succeeded by Hasan ibn Ali as the Shia Imam and Muawiyah I as the Sunni Caliph.

Births

Empress Gemmei, empress of Japan

Deaths

Ali, nephew of Muhammad and caliph
Empress Kōgyoku (also Empress Saimei), empress of Japan
Aripert, king of the Lombards
Saint Finan, Bishop of Lindisfarne

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