By place Byzantine Empire • Emperor
Justinian I sends
Narses, Byzantine general, to the rulers of the
Heruli, to recruit troops for the campaigns in
Italy and
Syria.
Europe •
Gothic War: King
Totila establishes his military base at
Tivoli (
Central Italy), and prepares a campaign to reconquer the region of
Latium. • The
monastery of
Clonmacnoise is founded in Ireland by
Ciarán Mac a tSaor on the
River Shannon (approximate date).
Asia •
Yangwon becomes ruler of the Korean kingdom of
Goguryeo.
Persia • King
Khosrau I signs a five year truce with the
Byzantine Empire, but war continues to ravage the
Caucasus region, especially in
Armenia.
By topic Religion • The
Synod of Brefi is held at
Llanddewi Brefi, to condemn the
Pelagian heresy.
Dubricius, archbishop of
South Wales, resigns his position in favour of
David (approximate date). == Births ==