591

Years: 587 588 589 590 - 591 - 592 593 594 595

Decades: 560s 570s 580s - 590s - 600s 610s 620s

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

Events

• Ethelbert of Kent elected Bretwalda after Ceawlin of Wessex, the former Bretwalda, is deposed.
• The first city wall of Hangzhou is constructed.
• Agilulf marries Theodelinda and is made king of the Lombards.
• 21 May - Mesoamerican ballgame court dedicated at Maya city of Chinkultic.
• Persian usurper Bahram VI is defeated by Khosrau II. Bistam then claims the throne.
• Jnanagupta translates the Vimalakirti Sutra into Chinese.

Births

• Cadwallon, king of Gwynedd

Deaths