Medieval Europe

  • 476

    The Fall of the Roman Empire

    The fall of the Roman Empire, the last standing Western Roman empire, specifically, Romulus Augustulus, was deposed by the Germanic chieftain Odoacer.
  • 508

    Clovis (Frankish King) is baptized as a Christain

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

    Early Middle Ages

    In the European Dark ages, A war had began, Germanic people began invading Western Roman Empire, As the new rulers took over, Roman Cities were toppled. Countries were invaded and replaced, Then a New empire was created by the Catholic Church's, The Holy Roman Empire. Eventually the Western Roman Empire lost against Europe and Eastern Roman Empire took over.
  • 752

    Frankish King Pepin helps Pope Stephen II

    Frankish King Pepin helps Pope Stephen II by defeating the Lombards. The Frankish king is now the military authority of the Church.
  • 756

    Establishment of the Papal States

    Establishment of the Papal States. The Church governs small countries in Italy
  • 800

    Charlemagne crowned as Holy Roman Emperor

    Charlemagne was crowned as Holy Emperor, by Pope Leo III in Rome. The coronation signified the close relationship between the Papacy and the Frankish kingdom
  • 871

    Alfred the Great unites the Saxon kingdoms and becomes King of England

  • Period: 1000 to 1200

    High Middle Ages

    The Norman Conquest led by William the Conqueror to the creation of France, England and Germany. Farming did very well in Western Europe, also towns and regions became wealthy and built up there resources. Disagreements in the Catholic Chruch became a serious split, During this there was a lot of fighting between Christian armies and the Islamic Empire over Holy places, these war are called Crusades.
  • 1066

    The Battle of Hastings

    The Battle of Hastings, a battle that was the beginning of the Norman rule. The battle was the Norman forces of William the Conqueror verses the English army led by King Harold Godwinson.
  • 1071

    The Battle of Manzikert

    The Battle of Manzikert sees the Seljuk Turks defending the Byzantine Empire, leading to the loss of significant Byzantine territories in Anatolia. The weekend Byzantine control in the region, impacting the stability of the Holy Land.
  • 1095

    Pope Urban II Speech

    Pope Urban II delivers the speech at the council of Clermont, calling for First Crusade. This speech urged Christians to take up arms and reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.
  • 1099

    The Crusaders Capture Jerusalem

    The Crusaders, after a long and bloody siege, capture Jerusalem during the First Crusade. This leads to the establishment of Crusader states in the Levant.
  • Period: 1147 to 1149

    The Second Crusade

    The Second Crusade, led by European kings like Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany, end in disappointment with failed attempts to recapture territories lost to the Muslims.
  • Period: 1187 to 1187

    Battle of Hattin

    The pivotal Battle of Hattin takes place where Saladin's forces defeat the Crusaders, leading to the recapture of Jerusalem. This prompts Pope Gregory VIII to call for the Third Crusade to reclaim the city.
  • Period: 1189 to 1184

    Third Crusade

    Philip II of France, Richard I of England (The lion heart) and Fredrick I, Holy Roman Emperor lead the Third Crusade. They took back many territories from Saladin but failed to win back Jerusalem
  • Period: 1200 to 1500

    Late Middle Ages

    The Late Middle ages became the end of great growth and wealth, Famines and plagues killed million of people. The Poor began to revolt against unfair laws and conditions they had to deal with. This was the period of civil unrest, but was also the beginning of interest within literature and the arts.
  • Period: 1201 to 1204

    Forth Crusade

    Pope Innocent III declares the Forth Crusade to take back Jerusalem
  • 1204

    Forth Crusade

    During the Forth Crusade , instead of reaching the Holy Land, instead of reaching the Holy Land, the Crusaders sack Constantinople, weakening the Byzantine Empire and causing divisions among Christians
  • Jun 15, 1215

    The Magna Carta was signed

    On June 15, 1215, King John affixed his seal to Magna Carta. Confronted by 40 rebellious barons, he consented to their demands in order to avert civil war.
  • Period: 1337 to 1453

    The Hundred years war

    English Norman rulers fight a series of battles in France because they had a claim on the French throne
  • 1347

    Black Death Spread to Marseilles

  • 1348

    Black Death Spread to Rome

  • 1348

    Black Death Spread to Athens

  • 1349

    Black Death Spread to London

    1349-early
  • 1349

    Black Death Spread to Bucharest

  • 1349

    Black Death Spread to Warsaw

    Minor outbreak
  • 1349

    Black Death Spread to Paris

    Early
  • 1350

    Black Death Spread to Copenhagen

  • 1444

    Gutenberg Invents Printing Press

    Gutenberg Invents the printing press; this invention helped many authors with the mass production of books. The invention of the printing press was considered as one of the most important inventions.
  • Period: 1509 to 1547

    King Henry VIII ruled England

    King Henry VIII ruled England
  • 1534

    King Henry VIII started the ‘Church of England’

    Henry VII created the Chruch of England as a religious body unique from the Roman Church in order to achieve his goal of divorcing his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, he attempted to remarry.