571 CE

The Visigoths under King Liuvigild invade the Byzantine province of Spania (modern Andalusia), and seize the city of Córdoba. After the death of his brother Liuva I, he becomes sole ruler of the Visigothic Kingdom (approximate date). Wuffa becomes the first king of East Anglia, as recorded in the Anglo-Saxon royal genealogies (approximate date). Battle of Bedcanford: The Anglo-Saxons under King Cuthwulf fight against the Britons, and conquer the settlements of Aylesbury, Benson, Eynsham and Limbury (according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle).

In the 570s, the 6th century.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Benevento becomes the capital of an independent duchy, under the Lombard chieftain Zotto (approximate date).source

Conflict & Security

  • The Visigoths under King Liuvigild invade the Byzantine province of Spania (modern Andalusia), and seize the city of Córdoba. After the death of his brother Liuva I, he becomes sole ruler of the Visigothic Kingdom (approximate date).source
  • Battle of Bedcanford: The Anglo-Saxons under King Cuthwulf fight against the Britons, and conquer the settlements of Aylesbury, Benson, Eynsham and Limbury (according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle).source

Religion & Belief

  • The Monophysites again reject the Council of Chalcedon, causing another schism.source

Culture & Society

  • Wuffa becomes the first king of East Anglia, as recorded in the Anglo-Saxon royal genealogies (approximate date).source

Births

  • Muhammad, prophet of Islam (died 632) – see also 570source
  • Wang Gui, chancellor of the Tang dynasty (died 639)source
  • Li Jing, general and chancellor of the Tang dynasty (died 649)source
  • Yang Jun, prince of the Sui dynasty (died 600)source

Deaths

  • April 15 – Kinmei, emperor of Japan (born 509)source
  • May 20 – Saint Yared, Axumite composer (born 505)source
  • November 29? – Brendan of Birr, Irish monastic saintsource
  • He Shikai, high official of Northern Qi (born 524)source
  • Narses dies at Domitian's palace in Rome.source
  • Gao Yan, prince of Northern Qi (born 558)source
  • Fall – killed in dynastic intriguesource
  • Liuva I, king of the Visigoths (or 572)source