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Centuries: 5th century - 6th century - 7th century

Decades: 490s - 500s - 510s - 520s - 530s - 540s - 550s - 560s - 570s - 580s - 590s

Years: 552 553 554 555 556 557 558 559 560 561 562

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Events

• Beginning of the Northern Zhou Dynasty in northern China. First ruler is Northern Zhou Xiao Min Di.
• End of the Liang Dynasty and beginning of the Chen Dynasty in southern China. First ruler is Chen Wu Di.

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