6th century

Timeline
Centuries:	4th century - 5th century - 6th century - 7th century- 8th century

The 6th century was defined by the calendar of Earth as occurring from the year 501 through the year 600.

Events

• The epic poem of Beowulf takes place in Denmark during this century.
• The 19th century novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, written by Samuel Clemens, takes place in England during this century.
• A Bajoran mandala from this century is auctioned off at Quark's in 2373.
• The Code of Justinian is enacted.
• Mahavira founds the Jain sect of the Hindu faith.

557

Founding of Romulus occurs.

582

Tellus dies, leading to the Clan Wars.

Connections

• 6th century article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
• 6th century article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.