540 (AD 540) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 540 (AD 540) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 540 (AD 540) (2)

Bodhidharma (Died: 540) — Semi-legendary founder of Chan Buddhism, credited with transmitting its teachings to China.
Pope Gregory I (Born: 540) — Bishop of Rome and influential Pope who shaped early medieval Christian Europe.