Year by year · 6th century

552 CE

552 CE in world history: 4 events and 3 deaths. 212 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. Battle

    Battle of Taginae

    The Battle of Taginae, also called Busta Gallorum, was fought in the Apennines of central Italy in the summer of 552.

ProfileState150 states with a known seat in 552 CEOpen the atlas at 552 CE →

In the profiles

  • Gokturk EmpireBumin destroys the Rouran and declares himself Qaghan of the Turks
  • Rouran KhaganateBumin's Turks defeat the Rouran; Anagui kills himself
  • Old TurkicBumin founds the Turkic Khaganate, the first state to bear the name Türk

Died in 552 CE 3

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