555
- This article is about the year 555. For other uses of 555, see 555 (number).
| Years: 551 552 553 554 – 555 – 556 557 558 559 | |
| Decades: 520s 530s 540s – 550s – 560s 570s 580s | |
| Centuries: 5th century – 6th century – 7th century | |
Events
- Beginning of the Nan Liang Dynasty. First ruler is Nan Liang Xuan Di.
- Chinese Liang Dynasty: Liang Yuan Di succeeded by Liang Zheng Yang Hou, then Liang Jing Di.
- Taliesin becomes court bard to King Brochfael of Powys (approximate date).
Environmental change
- An earthquake devastates Latakia.
Deaths
- Pope Vigilius
- Theodebald, king of Austrasia
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