Historical eventApril 16556

Justinian I

Emperor Justinian I approved and consecrated Pope Pelagius I.

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When
Sunday, April 16 5561470 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
6th century · 550s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates before 15 October 1582 are in the Julian calendar, so the weekday shown follows the Julian reckoning of the time.

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Dates: From 556.

What happened

Emperor Justinian I approved and consecrated Pope Pelagius I.

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When did Justinian I happen?

April 16 556 — 1470 years ago, on a Sunday.

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