What happened in 578?
4 recorded events in 578, including 4 in people.
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People 4
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Justin II died
Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 565 to 574 (520-578)
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John Malalas died
6th-century Byzantine Greek chronicler
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Hatim al-Tai died
6th-century Arab chieftain and poet
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Fang Xuanling born
Born in Zibo. Chinese statesman and writer (579-648).
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 578.
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Aëtius of Amida died
Early 6th-century Byzantine physician
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Battle of Melitene
576 battle
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Germain of Paris died
Bishop of Paris
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Brendan the Navigator died
Irish monastic saint
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Battle of Deorham
Battle in 577 between West Saxons and Celtic Britons, culturally separating Wales from Cornwall
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Aminah died
Mother of Muhammad
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Benedict I died
Pope
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Abd al-Muttalib died
Chief Leader of the Quraysh and grandfather of Muhammad (c.497–578)
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Maximus the Confessor born
Born in Palestine. Christian monk, theologian, scholar and saint (c. 580 - 662).
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Siege of Sirmium
580 siege
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Battle of Alclud Ford
580 battle
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John of Ephesus died
6th-century Byzantine historian
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