613 - Definition and Overview

For alternate meanings, see Number 613.

Events

• Clotaire II reunites the Frankish kingdoms by ordering the murder of Sigebert II.
• Saint Columbanus founds the monastery of Bobbio in northern Italy.
• The Abbey of St. Gall is founded.
• Isanapura becomes the capital of the Cambodian kingdom of Chenla.
• Muhammad begins preaching Islam in public.
• Shahrbaraz of Persia captures Damascus.
• Aethelfrith of Northumbria defeats the Welsh at Chester.
• Isanapura becomes the capital of Chenla.

Births

• Wonchuk, Korean Buddhist monk

Deaths

• Brunhilda, Queen of Austrasia
• Theuderic II, king of Austrasia
• Sigebert II, king of Austrasia