555
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| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 5th century – 6th century – 7th century |
| Decades: | 520s 530s 540s – 550s – 560s 570s 580s |
| Years: | 552 553 554 – 555 – 556 557 558 |
Events
- King Chlothar I adds the Frankish territories of Metz and Reims.
- King Erb of Gwent dies; his kingdom is divided into Gwent and Ergyng in Southern Wales (approximate date).
- Chinese Liang Dynasty: Jing Di, age 12, succeeds his father Yuan Di.
Births
- for more information, see Category:555 births.
- Birth of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid