669
This page relates to the year 669 Calendrier Julien.
Events
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May: Beginning of the episcopate of Theodore de Tarse, archbishop of Canterbury (fine in 690).
- In the Byzantine empire, first mentions of the topic of Anatoliques (669), Arméniaques (667) and of Opsikion. The Thèmes answer new military needs: vis-a-vis the raids of the Arabs, a central large army is ineffective, because it arrives after the departure of the enemy. It is necessary to be able to quickly mobilize an army fewer but decided to defend its ground, the stratiôtes of the topics, directed by a powerful chief, the strategist.
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Attack of Constantinople by the Arab fleet which threatens Rhodos, Cyprus and the Crete.
- Oqba ibn Nafi lance the Djihad against Byzantine Africa. Many inhabitants agree to convert, but the Arab left, turn over to their first religion.
Arts & culture
- Foundation of the temple Kôfuku-ji with Kyôto (Japan) by Kagami No Ôkimi.
Births in 669
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Justinien II Rhinotmète, Byzantine Emperor.
Death in 669
- Hassan, wire of `Ali.
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