What Happened In History Year 685

Historical Events for the Year 685

• 20th May » The Battle of Dun Nechtain is fought between a Picts known as Pictish army under King Bridei III and the invading Northumbrians under King Ecgfrith of Northumbria e.g Ecgfrith, who are decisively defeated.

Famous Birthdays in 685

• 8th September » Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (d. 762)

Famous Deaths in History for 685

• 7th May » Marwan I, Umayyah caliph (b. 623)
• 8th May » Pope Benedict II (b. 635)
• 20th May » Ecgfrith of Northumbria (b. 645)

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