626

Years: 622 623 624 625 - 626 - 627 628 629 630
Decades: 590s 600s 610s - 620s - 630s 640s 650s
Centuries: 6th century - 7th century - 8th century

Events

July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, then Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup d'etat at the Xuanwu Gate in Chang'an.
September 4 - Emperor Tang Gaozu of Tang China abdicated in favor of his son Li Shimin.
Byzantines defeat Avars besieging Constantinople
Arioald succeeds his brother-in-law Adaloald as king of the Lombards (approximate date)
Edinburgh founded by King Edwin of Northumbria
Penda becomes king of Mercia (traditional date)

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