is succeeded by Laurence. He is a member of the Gregorian mission (see 596). Æthelberht of Kent founds St. Paul's Cathedral. Mellitus is appointed the first Saxon bishop of London (and Essex). The See of Rochester is established, and Justus is appointed as bishop. He founds Rochester Cathedral (Kent). Births Oswald, king (bretwalda) of Northumbria (approximate date) Deaths March 12 – Gregory I, pope of the Catholic Church May 26 – Augustine, Archbishop of Canterbury (approximate date) August 13 – Emperor Wen of Sui, emperor of the Sui Dynasty (b. 541) November 4 – Yohl Ik'nal, female ruler of Palenque (Mexico) December 16 – Houzhu, emperor of the Chen Dynasty (b. 553) Æthelric, king of Deira (approximate date) Berthoald, Mayor of the Palace (Burgundy) Colmán Rímid, High King of Ireland Sledd, king of Essex (approximate date) Xiao Mohe, general of the Sui Dynasty (b. 532) Yang Yong, prince of the Sui Dynasty References