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What Happened In May 685 In History

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Historical Events for May, 685

  • 20th » 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 Deaths for May 685

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

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