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704

* Justinian II re-takes the throne of the Byzantine Empire
* Cenred succeeds to the throne of Mercia after his uncle Æthelred abdicates to become abbot of Bardney

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703

Japan bears the death of their 41st imperial ruler, Empress Jito.

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702

Ethiopian (Axumite) raiders occupy the port of Jeddah in modern-day Saudi Arabia.

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701

Raginpert overthrows Liutpert and becomes king of the Lombards. He dies soon after, and his son Aripert succeeds him.

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700

Saint Adamnan convinces 51 kings to adopt Cáin Adomnáin defining the relationship between women and priests.

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699

Umayyad general Hajjaj suppresses a rebellion by Ibn al-Ash'ath.

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698

Arabs capture Carthage from the Byzantine Empire, and destroy it completely

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697

# End of the reign of Empress Jitō, empress of Japan
# Emperor Mommu ascends to the throne of Japan

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696

According to the Annals of the Four Masters, St. Moling, second Bishop of Ferns, died in this year.

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695

Sigeheard and Swafred succeed Sebbi as kings of Essex.