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

Decades: 600s 610s 620s 630s 640s - 650s - 660s 670s 680s 690s 700s

Years: 654 655 656 657 658 - 659 - 660 661 662 663 664

Events

Ealdormen in Mercia proclaim Wulfhere king, and throw off Northumbrian rule.

Births

Deaths

March 17 - Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, abbess