593

Years: 589 590 591 592 - 593 - 594 595 596 597

Decades: 560s 570s 580s - 590s - 600s 610s 620s

Centuries: 5th century - 6th century - 7th century

Events

• Empress Suiko ascends to the throne of Japan.
• Aethelfrith succeeds Hussa as king of Bernicia (traditional date).
• Pybba becomes king of Mercia.
• Persian usurper Hormizd V is defeated by Khosrau II.

Births

• Emperor Jomei of Japan

Deaths

• Ceawlin of Wessex (traditional date)
• Hussa, king of Bernicia (traditional date)
• June 9 - Saint Columba
• Creoda of Mercia

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