Historical Events Oct 21 Conon begins his reign as Catholic Pope Famous People Born in 686 AD Aug 23 Charles Martel, Frankish leader and general (Battle of Tours), grandfather of Charlemagne, born in Herstal, Belgium (d. 741) Famous People Who Died in 686 AD Aug 2 Pope John V, 1st Greek-Syrian Pope (685-86) dies 685 AD History by Year 687 AD