The 650s

Explore 7 historical events from 650–659.

Notable Events

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Pope Eugene I

Pope Eugene I was the bishop of Rome from 10 August 654 to his death on 2 June 657. He was chosen to become Pope after the deposition and banishment of Martin I by Emperor Constans…

Pope Eugene I

656 ali becomes caliph of the rashidun caliphate
656 1370 years ago

Ali becomes Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate

Ali ibn Abi Talib was the fourth Rashidun caliph who ruled from 656 CE until his assassination in 661, as well as the first Shia Imam. He was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islam…

Ali becomes Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate


All Events

657 pope eugene i 06 02
657

Pope Eugene I

Pope Eugene I was the bishop of Rome from 10 August 654 to his death on 2 June 657. He was chosen to become Pope after the deposition and banishment of Martin I by Emperor Constans…

Pope Eugene I

656 ali becomes caliph of the rashidun caliphate
656 1370 years ago

Ali becomes Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate

Ali ibn Abi Talib was the fourth Rashidun caliph who ruled from 656 CE until his assassination in 661, as well as the first Shia Imam. He was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islam…

Ali becomes Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate