591
| Years: 587 588 589 590 - 591 - 592 593 594 595 | |
| Decades: 560s 570s 580s - 590s - 600s 610s 620s | |
| Centuries: 5th century - 6th century - 7th century | |
Events
- Ethelbert of Kent elected Bretwalda after Ceawlin of Wessex, the former Bretwalda, is deposed.
- The first city wall of Hangzhou is constructed.
- Agilulf marries Theodelinda and is made king of the Lombards.
- 21 May - Mesoamerican ballgame court dedicated at Maya city of Chinkultic.
- Persian usurper Bahram VI is defeated by Khosrau II. Bistam then claims the throne.
- Jnanagupta translates the Vimalakirti Sutra into Chinese.