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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 536. This year saw 3 significant events.

6th Century530s

536 Timeline

  1. Byzantine general Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city, returning the old ca

    Byzantine general Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city, returning the old capital to its empire

  2. St. Agapetus I ends his reign as Catholic Pope

    Pope Agapetus I (489/490 – 22 April 536) was the bishop of Rome from 13 May 535 to his death on 22 April 536.

  3. St Silverius begins his reign as Catholic Pope

    St Silverius begins his reign as Catholic Pope

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What happened in 536?
In 536, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Byzantine general Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city, returning the old ca, St. Agapetus I ends his reign as Catholic Pope, St Silverius begins his reign as Catholic Pope.

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