696 CE

St. Peter's Abbey is founded by Rupert, bishop of Worms, at Salzburg (modern Austria).

In the 690s, the 7th century.

Religion & Belief

  • St. Peter's Abbey is founded by Rupert, bishop of Worms, at Salzburg (modern Austria).source

Births

  • Kim Gyo-gak, Korean Buddhist monk (died 794)source
  • Osred I of Northumbria, King of Northumbria from 705 until his death in 716.source
  • Vijayaditya, king of the Chalukya dynasty (died 733)source

Deaths

  • August 13 – Takechi, Japanese prince (born c. 654)source
  • Woncheuk, Korean Buddhist monk (born c. 613)source
  • Domnall Donn, king of Dál Riata (Scotland)source
  • Vinayaditya of Vatapi, king of the Chalukya dynasty and predecessor of Vijayaditya.source
  • Chlodulf, bishop of Metz (born 605)source