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

Decades: 590s 600s 610s 620s 630s - 640s - 650s 660s 670s 680s 690s

Years: 635 636 637 638 639 - 640 - 641 642 643 644 645

Events

Muslims capture Alexandria.
Severinus becomes pope, but dies the same year. He is succeeded by John IV.

Births

Aldhelm, Bible translator

Deaths

Pippin of Landen, Mayor of Palace of Austrasia
Eadbald, king of Kent
Sac K'uk'[?], ruler of Palenque

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