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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 627. This year saw 2 significant events.

7th Century620s

627 Timeline

  1. Battle of Nineveh: Byzantine Emperor Heraclius' Byzantine army heavily defeats Persian forces during the Byzantine–Sasan

    Battle of Nineveh: Byzantine Emperor Heraclius' Byzantine army heavily defeats Persian forces during the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628

  2. Anglo-Saxon king Edwin of Northumbria converts to Christianity, baptized by Paulinus, Bishop of York at York (as told by

    Anglo-Saxon king Edwin of Northumbria converts to Christianity, baptized by Paulinus, Bishop of York at York (as told by Bede)

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What happened in 627?
In 627, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Battle of Nineveh: Byzantine Emperor Heraclius' Byzantine army heavily defeats Persian forces during the Byzantine–Sasan, Anglo-Saxon king Edwin of Northumbria converts to Christianity, baptized by Paulinus, Bishop of York at York (as told by.

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