697 - Definition and Overview

Years: 693 694 695 696 - 697 - 698 699 700 701
Decades: 660s 670s 680s - 690s - 700s 710s 720s
Centuries: 6th century - 7th century - 8th century

Events

End of the reign of Empress Jito of Japan
Emperor Mommu ascends to the throne of Japan
Approximate date of the Council of Birr, when the northern part of Ireland accepted the Roman calculations for celebrating Easter. At this synod, Adamnan promulgated his Cáin Adomáin ("Law of the Innocents")
Paolo Lucio Anafesto elected first Doge of Venice

Births Deaths

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