Medieval Europe Timeline

  • Period: 476 to 476

    Fall of the Roman Empire

    This is when the Roman Empire was invaded by the Germanic Empire.
  • 508

    Clovis is Baptized as a Christian

    Starting the influence of the Church on European politics
  • Period: 590 to 1000

    Early Middle Ages

    This was also known as the dak ages where there was much invasion by the Germanic empire.
  • Period: 800 to 800

    Charlemagne Crowned as Holy Roman Emperor

    This marked the restoration of the Roman Empire in the West after its fall in the 5th century
  • Period: 1000 to 1200

    High Middle Ages

    The Norman Conquest led by William the Conqueror
  • Period: 1065 to 1066

    The Battle of The Hastings

    A clash between the Norman-French army, and the English army
  • Period: 1071 to 1071

    The Battle of Manzikert

    Sees the Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Empire
  • 1095

    Pope Urban II Delivers a Speech

    This speech urged Christians to take up arms and reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.
  • 1099

    Crusaders Capture Jerusalem

    Jerusalem is captured by the Crusaders during the First Crusade
  • Period: 1147 to 1149

    The Second Crusade

    Led by European kings like Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany
  • 1187

    The Pivotal Battle of Hattin

    The pivotal Battle of Hattin takes place where Saladin's forces defeat the Crusaders
  • Period: 1189 to 1192

    The Third Crusade

    The Third Crusade is led by Philip II of France, Richard I of England and Frederick I and the Holy Roman Emperor
  • Period: 1200 to 1500

    Late Middle Ages

    Famines and plagues spread like the Black Death and killed many people
  • Period: 1215 to 1215

    The Magna Carta Signing

    This event was forced by rebellious barons and established limitations on the monarchs power