709

Centuries: 7th century - 8th century - 9th century

Decades: 650s 660s 670s 680s 690s - 700s - 710s 720s 730s 740s 750s

Years: 704 705 706 707 708 - 709 - 710 711 712 713 714

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Events

• Saelred becomes king of Essex
• A storm separates Jethou from Herm

Births

• Emperor Konin of Japan

Deaths

• May 25 - Aldhelm, bishop and scholar\n