What Happened in 641 AD

Major Events

  • May 13 Eligius (Saint Eloy) becomes bishop of Doornik-Noyon
  • Jun 9 Arabic-Islamic army conquers Romans at Alexandria, taking control of Egypt

Who Died in 641 AD

  • Feb 11 Heraclius, Emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65
  • Nov 17 Emperor Jomei of Japan (b. 593)