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The fall of the Western Roman Empire had a profound impact on European history, marking the transition from Antiquity to the Middle Ages and shaping the political and cultural landscape of Europe for centuries to come.
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Also known as the European Dark Ages, the Early Middle Ages began with the fall of Rome.
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On Christmas Day in 800 CE, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor in Rome. This event signified the restoration of the Roman Empire in the West, a symbolic act that granted Charlemagne the title of "Emperor of the Romans" and marked a significant point in the history of Europe.
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By about 1000 CE, Europe as we know it today had begun to take shape.
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The Battle of Hastings, fought on October 14, 1066, was a pivotal event in English history. It marked the decisive victory of William, Duke of Normandy, over the Anglo-Saxon forces of King Harold Godwinson, leading to the Norman Conquest of England.
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The Late Middle Ages saw the end of the great growth and wealth of the High Middle Ages.
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It was a document that King John of England agreed to, under pressure from his barons, to limit his power and guarantee certain rights and liberties.
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Johannes Gutenberg is credited with inventing the printing press in Europe around 1440, though some sources say 1450. His innovation, based on moveable type, involved hand-molded metal printing matrices, which allowed for rapid production of printed materials.
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He is a prominent figure in English history, known for his six marriages, the English Reformation, and his role in establishing the Church of England.
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Yes, Henry VIII is credited with establishing the Church of England, also known as the Anglican Church, though not in the way one might typically associate with founding a religion. He broke away from the Roman Catholic Church primarily due to his desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon and remarry, which the Pope would not grant.