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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 653. This year saw 2 significant events.

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  1. St Martin I ends his reign as Catholic Pope

    St Martin I ends his reign as Catholic Pope

  2. Eighth Council of Toledo begins at the praetorian church of Saints Peter and Paul in Toledo, will issue the Liber Iudici

    Eighth Council of Toledo begins at the praetorian church of Saints Peter and Paul in Toledo, will issue the Liber Iudiciorum, a twelve-book law-code under Visigoth King Recceswinth

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What happened in 653?
In 653, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include St Martin I ends his reign as Catholic Pope, Eighth Council of Toledo begins at the praetorian church of Saints Peter and Paul in Toledo, will issue the Liber Iudici.

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