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640

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

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Events

• May 28 - Severinus becomes pope, but dies the same year.
• December 24 - Severinus is succeeded by John IV.
• Muslims capture Alexandria.
• Tulga succeeds his father Suinthila as king of the Visigoths.

Births

• Aldhelm, Bible translator

Deaths

• 2 August - Pope Severinus
• 12 September - Zac-Kuk, Queen Mother of Palenque
• Pippin of Landen, Mayor of Palace of Austrasia
• Eadbald, king of Kent
• Suinthila, king of the Visigoths.

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