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Events: December 15 - Sergius succeeds Conon as PopeKing Theuderic III of Neustria is defeated by Pepin of Herstal, Mayor of the Palace of Austrasia. Austrasia and Neustria are combined again; Pepin becomes de facto ruler of both areas.Egica succeeds Erwig as king of the Visigoths.Construction of the Dome of the Rock is started.Adamnan visits the Northumbrian court of Ecgfrith to ransom Irish captives. Births: Deaths: September 21 - Conon, PopeCuthbert of Lindisfarne, Christian SaintErwig, king of the Visigoths.
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