Historical events in 585

5 historical records

585 · England · Bernicia · House · House of Bernicia · Theodoric

Succession

Succeeds as King of Bernicia

585 · England · Mercia · House · House of Mercia · Creoda

Rule of Mercia

A vassal under the supremacy of Northumbria

585 · England · Mercia · House · House of Mercia · Creoda

Succession

Succeeds as King of the March

585 · Japan · House · House of Asuka Period · Yomei

Buddhism

Because of the brevity of his reign, Emperor Ymei was not responsible for any radical changes in policy, but his support of Buddhism created tension with supporters of Shintoism who opposed its introduction

585 · Japan · House · House of Asuka Period · Yomei

Succession

Succeeds as Emperor of Japan