593 - Definition and Overview

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