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592 CE

King Guntram, age 59, dies after a 31-year reign, and is succeeded by his nephew Childebert II, who becomes ruler of Burgundy. He is buried at Saint Marcellus of Chalons Church, in Chalon-sur-Saône (Eastern France). Emperor Sushun of Japan is murdered after 5 years on the throne by agents of his rival Umako Soga, who is jealous of the emperor's power. He is succeeded by Suiko, widow of the late emperor Bidatsu. Summer – Emperor Wéndi reduces taxes, due to an overflowing abundance of food and silk in the governmental stores. He sends messengers around central China, redistributing land to give the poor farming land.

Conflict & Security

  • Emperor Maurice regains the Byzantine stronghold Singidunum (modern Belgrade) from the Avars. By counter-invading their homelands on the Balkans, Byzantine troops increase their pay by pillaging in hostile territory.source
  • Battle of Woden's Burg: After the mass killing at Woden's Burg, near Marlborough (South West England), Ceawlin is deposed as king of the West Saxons. His son Cuthwine is taken prisoner and goes into exile.source
  • Ceol succeeds his uncle Ceawlin after his defeat at Woden's Burg. He becomes king of Wessex (according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle).source
  • Ariulf becomes the second Duke of Spoleto (Central Italy).source

Exploration & Expansion

  • Summer – Emperor Wéndi reduces taxes, due to an overflowing abundance of food and silk in the governmental stores. He sends messengers around central China, redistributing land to give the poor farming land.source

Religion & Belief

  • Gregory, bishop of Tours, completes his Historia Francorum ("History of the Franks").source

Crime & Justice

  • December 8 – Emperor Sushun of Japan is murdered after 5 years on the throne by agents of his rival Umako Soga, who is jealous of the emperor's power. He is succeeded by Suiko, widow of the late emperor Bidatsu.source

Climate & Environment

  • Winter – Empress Suiko moves the imperial capital of Japan to Asuka-Toyura Palace (Nara Prefecture) during the Asuka period.source

Births

  • Itta, wife of Pepin of Landen (d. 652)source
  • Xu Jingzong, chancellor of the Tang dynasty (d. 672)source
  • Asmā' bint Abi Bakr, companion of Muhammadsource
  • Cutha Cathwulf, prince of Wessex (approximate date)source
  • Khalid ibn al-Walid, Arab general (approximate date)source

Deaths

  • January 28 – King Guntram, age 59, dies after a 31-year reign, and is succeeded by his nephew Childebert II, who becomes ruler of Burgundy. He is buried at Saint Marcellus of Chalons Church, in Chalon-sur-Saône (Eastern France).source
  • January 28 – Guntram, king of Burgundysource
  • Faroald I, duke of Spoleto (Italy)source