What happened in 579?
5 recorded events in 579, including 4 in people and 1 in religion & belief systems.
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People 4
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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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John Climacus born
Born in Syria. Syrian mystic and abbot.
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Religion & Belief Systems 1
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Synod of Grado
Roman Catholic council held in 579
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