The world in 566 AD — what happened that year

6 events the sources record for this year, grouped by region.

What happened

China (3)

• Chen Qian (Emperor Wen) died at the Youjue Hall and by edict ordered that the crown prince ascend the throne. (Book of Chen (Chenshu), Annals 陳書 卷3 天康元年 四月)
• The crown prince, Chen Bozong, ascended at the Taiji Front Hall on the very day of the death of Shizu (Deposed Emperor Fei). (Book of Chen (Chenshu), Annals 陳書 卷4 天康元年 四月)
• Emperor Wen died in the Youjue Hall. (History of the Southern Dynasties (Nanshi), Annals 南史 卷9 天康1年)

Western Europe (3)

• Sigebert takes Brunhild, a Spanish princess, as his wife. (Gregory of Tours, History of the Franks Hist. Franc. 4.XXVII)
• The Huns invade again, and during a magical illusion Sigebert's army is thrown into confusion. (Gregory of Tours, History of the Franks Hist. Franc. 4.XXIX)
• On Sigebert's orders, the army of Auvergne seizes Arles. (Gregory of Tours, History of the Franks Hist. Franc. 4.XXX)

Same events recorded in this year

• Jiankang (566) — the same event in Book of Chen and History of the Southern Dynasties

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