575

Centuries: 5th century - 6th century - 7th century

Decades: 510s - 520s - 530s - 540s - 550s - 560s - 570s - 580s - 590s - 600s - 610s

Years: 570 571 572 573 574 575 576 577 578 579 580

Events

• June 2 - Benedict succeeds John III as Pope
• The Kingdom of East Anglia founded by the Angle groups North Folk and South Folk, naming the places of Norfolk and Suffolk, respectively.
• Childebert II becomes king of Austrasia.

Births

• Heraclius, future Byzantine Emperor (approximate date)

Deaths

• Sigebert I, king of Austrasia, assassinated by Fredegund