553

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Events

By Place

Europe

*The Ostrogoth Kingdom is conquered by the Byzantines after the Battle of Mons Lactarius.

Asia

*King Seong of Baekje attacks Goguryeo and Silla.

By Topic

Religion

*The Fifth Ecumenical Council is held.

Births

* Chen Shubao

Deaths

* Gelimer, last King of the Vandals and Alans
* Hou Jing
* Xiao Ji