581


Year 581 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. The denomination 581 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.

Events

By place

Byzantine Empire

Literature

  • Maurice writes an encyclopedic work on the science of war, which exercises a major influence on the military system.

    Religion

  • Second Council of Mâcon: In a council of Christian bishops in Mâcon, Jews are prohibited from serving as judges or customs officers.

Births