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687 CE

687 CE in world history: 3 events and 3 deaths. 253 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 15 December

    Sergius I is elected pope as a compromise between two rivals

    Sergius I was elected bishop of Rome while two rivals, Paschal and Theodore, were disputing which of them should become pope. His refusal to accept the canons of the Quinisext Council later led Emperor Justinian II to order his arrest.

    Justinian II

  2. Battle

    Battle of Tertry

    The Battle of Tertry was fought in 687 near Péronne in northern France between Pippin of Herstal, mayor of the palace of Austrasia, and the Neustrian mayor Berchar with King Theuderic III.

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Died in 687 CE 3

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