What happened in 557?
Western Wei dissolved, Constantinople earthquake of 557 and Triệu Quý died — among 4 events recorded in 557.
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People 1
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Triệu Quý died
Western Wei and Northern Zhou general (died 557)
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Disasters & Pandemics 1
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Constantinople earthquake of 557
7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck İstanbul in northwestern Turkey on October 14, 557
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Empires & Countries 1
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Western Wei dissolved
Western Wei ceased to exist, having been centered at Chang'an.
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 557.
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554 Anatolia earthquake
Natural Disaster
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Vigilius died
Pope
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Siege of Phasis
555–556 siege during the Lazic War
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Siege of Onoguris
554 conflict during the Lazic War
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Battle of Beran Byrig
556 battle between West Saxons and Gritons
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Battle of Tsakhar
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Cyril of Scythopolis died
Palestinian monk, biographer (6th century)
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Zarmir Karen died
Politician
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Childebert I died
Died in Paris. Frankish King.
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Battle of Melantias
559 battle of the Byzantine-Kutrigur war
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Battle by the Anastasian Wall
559 battle
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Battle of Chettos
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