673

Centuries: 6th century - 7th century - 8th century

Decades: 620s 630s 640s 650s 660s - 670s - 680s 690s 700s 710s 720s

Years: 668 669 670 671 672 - 673 - 674 675 676 677 678

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Events

• Hlothhere becomes king of Kent
• Maelduin becomes King of Dalriada
• Foundation of Ely, England

Births

• Bede, English monk, writer and historian (or 672)

Deaths

• Childeric II, Frankishish king of Austrasia, Neustria and Burgundy
• Domangart II, King of Dalriada
• General Kim, Yoo-Sin of Silla

Heads of states

• Japan - Temmu Emperor of Japan (672-686)