What happened in 623?
4 recorded events in 623, including 3 in people and 1 in empires & countries.
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People 3
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Jizang died
Tang dynasty Chinese Buddhist monk (549–623)
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Bertechramnus died
Bishop of Le Mans (587-623)
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Marwan I born
Born in Mecca. Fourth Umayyad caliph from 684 to 685.
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Empires & Countries 1
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Samo's realm founded
Samo's realm was founded, with its capital at Devín.
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 623.
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Battle of Hulao
621 battle in China
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Sisebut died
Visigoth king
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John of Biclaro died
Visigoth bishop and chronicler
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The Hijra
Muhammad and his followers migrate from Mecca to Medina, marking year one of the Islamic calendar.
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Stephen of Alexandria died
Philosopher
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Prince Shōtoku died
Semi-legendary Japanese prince (574–622)
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Battle of Badr
624 battle between the Muslims and the Quraysh near Badr (present-day Saudi Arabia)
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Invasion of Banu Qaynuqa
Siege of Banu Qaynuqa by Meccan Muslims (624)
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Muslim–Quraysh War
Religious conflict in the early Islamic period
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Battle of Uhud
Early Islamic battle
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Boniface V died
Pope
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Battle of Sarus
Battle fought in 625 between the East Roman (Byzantine) army, led by Emperor Heraclius, and the Persian general Shahrbaraz
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