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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 681. This year saw 2 significant events.

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  1. Bulgaria is founded as a Khanate on the south bank of the Danube after the defeat of the Byzantine armies of Emperor Con

    Bulgaria is founded as a Khanate on the south bank of the Danube after the defeat of the Byzantine armies of Emperor Constantine IV near the Danube Delta

  2. Visigoth King Erwig of Hispania updates the law code "Liber Iudiciorum," inserting a number concerning Jews

    Visigoth King Erwig of Hispania updates the law code "Liber Iudiciorum," inserting a number concerning Jews

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What happened in 681?
In 681, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Bulgaria is founded as a Khanate on the south bank of the Danube after the defeat of the Byzantine armies of Emperor Con, Visigoth King Erwig of Hispania updates the law code "Liber Iudiciorum," inserting a number concerning Jews.

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