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What Happened In History Year 685

Historical Events for the Year 685

  • 20th May » The Battle of Dun Nechtain is fought between a Picts known as Pictish army under King Bridei III and the invading Northumbrians under King Ecgfrith of Northumbria e.g Ecgfrith, who are decisively defeated.

Famous Birthdays in 685

Famous Deaths in History for 685

  • 7th May » Marwan I, Umayyah caliph (b. 623)
  • 8th May » Pope Benedict II (b. 635)
  • 20th May » Ecgfrith of Northumbria (b. 645)

Historical events for the year 685 by month