685 (original) (raw)
Centuries: 6th century - 7th century - 8th century
Decades: 630s 640s 650s 660s 670s - 680s - 690s 700s 710s 720s 730s
Years: 680 681 682 683 684 - 685 - 686 687 688 689 690
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| 1 Events 2 Births 3 Deaths [4 Heads of states](#Heads of states) |
Events
- Umayyad caliph Marwan I (684-685) succeeded by Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (685-705)
- Justinian II succeeds Constantine IV as emperor of the Byzantine Empire
- Eadric, with Hlothhere king of Kent goes in exile and sets up Sussex against Hlothhere
- Pope Benedict II succeeded by Pope John V
- Cuthbert consecrated bishop of Lindisfarne
- Battle of Nechtansmere: Picts defeat Northumbrians
Births
Deaths
- Ecgfrith, king of Northumbria (killed in battle)
Heads of states
- Holy See
- Benedict II pope (684-685)
- John V pope (685-686)
- Japan - Temmu Emperor of Japan (672-686)\n