572
| Years: 568 569 570 571 – 572 – 573 574 575 576 | |
| Decades: 540s 550s 560s – 570s – 580s 590s 600s | |
| Centuries: 5th century – 6th century – 7th century | |
Events
- Emperor Bidatsu ascends the throne of Japan.
- Cleph succeeds Alboin as king of the Lombards.
- Theodric succeeds his brother Æthelric as king of Bernicia (traditional date).
- The Byzantine Empire begins a war with Persia.
Births
Deaths
Categories: 572