539

Centuries: 5th century - 6th century - 7th century

Decades: 480s - 490s - 500s - 510s - 520s - 530s - 540s - 550s - 560s - 570s - 580s

Years: 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544

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Events

• November 29 - Antioch struck by an earthquake.
• Emperor Kimmei ascends the throne of Japan
• Waltari kills his uncle Wacho and becomes king of the Lombards

Births

• Gregory of Tours, bishop and historian (approximate date)

Deaths

• Wacho, king of the Lombards\n