600s | dn1=610s | dn2=620s | dn3=630s }} Events By Place Ancient Japan Prince Shotoku issues a Seventeen-article constitution. Byzantine Empire The Sassanids destroy the Byzantine fortress of Dara. Europe Saebert succeeds Sledda as King of Essex. Theudebert II and Theuderic II defeat Clotaire II in battle. Aethelfrith of Northumbria unites Deira and Bernicia. By Topic Religion September 13 — Pope Sabinian succeeds Pope Gregory I as the 65th pope. Saint Laurence be… (More on 604)