Year by year · 7th century

637 CE

637 CE in world history: 4 events and 2 deaths. 251 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 30 October

    Antioch surrenders to the Arab armies

    After the Battle of the Iron Bridge, Antioch surrendered to Muslim forces under Abu Ubayda. The fall of the great Syrian city was part of the rapid conquests that stripped Byzantium of its eastern provinces.

    Antioch

  2. Battle

    Battle of Moira

    The Battle of Moira, Mag Rath in Irish, was fought in 637 near Moira in County Down.

ProfileState174 states with a known seat in 637 CEOpen the atlas at 637 CE →

In the profiles

  • Dal RiataDomnall Brecc is defeated at the Battle of Mag Rath in Ireland

Wars and longer events

Died in 637 CE 2

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