527

Centuries: 5th century - 6th century - 7th century

Decades: 470s - 480s - 490s - 500s - 510s - 520s - 530s - 540s - 550s - 560s - 570s

Years: 522 523 524 525 526 527 528 529 530 531 532

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Events

• April 1 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne.
• Dionysius Exiguus calculates the date of birth of Jesus (probably incorrectly); dates start to be calculated Anno domini[?] instead of Ab urbe condita (approximate date)

Births

Deaths

• August 1 - Justin I, Byzantine Emperor