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

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

Years: 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541

Events

Belisarius, a general in the service of Justinian I, lands in Italy, takes Naples and Rome
The Franks invade Provence
Pope Agapetus I succeeded by Pope Silverius
Witiges[?] succeeds Theodahad as ruler of the Ostrogoths
Synod of Constantinople[?]: Bishops acknowledge supremacy of the emperor in church matters

Births

Agathias, Greek poet and historian

Deaths

April 22 - Pope Agapetus I

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