Medieval Europe Timeline

Clovis

467

Clovis was the King of the franks after succeeding his father in 481 as ruler. He Went on a campain to rule Gaul. when he is there, he prays to the Catholicc god (in whom he did not normally believe in, but his wife had persuaded him to) and witnesses the miracle of God as he succeeds. The Frankish Knigdom soon included Almost all of France, Northern Spain, and a large part of Germany. Clovis becomes a strong believer in God and helped religion flourish in the dark ages.

Medieval Europe timeline

Period: 476 to Jun 4, 1453

Battle Of Tours

Oct 10, 732

The Battle of tours was faught during the muslim invasions of western europe. Duke Odo, who was fending off the Muslims, saught help from the franks, and with the help of Charles and his army, defeated the Umayyad army and Killed the Leader Abdul Rahman. The Defeat allowed further development in western europe ans saved western Christendom.

East west Schism

Jun 4, 1054

The East west schism was the division of western (Latin) and eastern (Greek) branches of the church, which later became the Roman catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. The Split was made due to the tension between the latin and greek churches over political, theological and conflicting claims over papal authority.

Norman Conquest of England

Jun 4, 1066

When King Edward died, William, Duke of Normandy, invaded England in 1066, which lead to his crowning as King of England and the Etablishment of Norman rule over England. This is Significant because It gave England a link with European culture which lead to more development in england.

University of Bologna Founded

Jun 4, 1088

The University of Bologna is the Oldest academic institution in the Western world. It was the Principle place to study civil and canon law. It attracted scholars from all over Europe. These scholars formed free associations or guilds to secure things they could not claim as citizens. These organizations formed became models for Modern Universities.

Eleanor of Aquataine

Jun 4, 1122

Eleanor was one of Europes most important female individuals. At 15 she was left a large inheritance. She married twice, and produced sons in her second marriage, to Henry Who became King of England. She was activly involved in running Henrys empire when he was away, and was later the regent in England when her son Richard Joined the Third crusade. She also was an important patron of poets and writters, and was also involved in affairs over Aquataine.

Magna Carta

Jun 4, 1215

The Magna carta was a document that King John of England was forced into signing because it reduced the power he held as a king of England and allowed for the formation of powerful parliment. It was a collection of 37 laws that became the basis for english citizens rights. The Magna Carta Demonstrated that the power of a King could be limited By a grant and was the beginning of a Constituional government in England

Marco Polo

Jun 4, 1254

Marco polo was an important figure in Mideval Europe because he traveled to Cathay (The empire of China) and was invited into the palace, along with his father and uncle, to stay with Kublai Khan. Marco Polo studied Chinese and eventually became emploed as an Envoy of the Chinese Monarch. After Staying for many years , the Polo trio head back to Europe. when Back, Marco Polo gets captured by The Genonese, and while captured has a writter note his travels. This Manuscript becomes famous.

Hundred Years war

Jun 4, 1337

Starting in 1337, and lasting till 1453, the Hundred years war was a series of Battles between England and France. in this war, Joan of Arc helped the France defeat england. The Battle also lead to the development of technoogy with new seige engines and the use of the Longbow as an English weapon.

Johann Gutenberg

Jun 4, 1400

Johann Gutenberg was a man who was very interested in books, manuscripts and many forms of literature. He was interested in finding a way to make books cheaply so more people could enjoy literature. he made small metal blocks with letters so they could be setup to print a page, then resetup again multiple times. this became the popular method to print literature through Europe.

Joan of Arc

Jun 4, 1412

Jeanne d'arc, or better known as Joan of Arc, was a Peasent girl Who believed that the Voice of god had spoken to her and persuaded her to tell Charles that if he can fight his way to Reims to be consecrated, France will have a king. She Fights alongside the army, and eventually Charles Is crowned King of France. Later she is captured by the burgundians, who hand her over to the english, who proceed to burn her at stake for being framed as a heretic. she played a key role in Charles Crowning.

The Fall of Constantinople

May 29, 1453

The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the final remnant of the Roman Empire that lasted about 1,500 years. It was a capture of the Byzanine Empire, which occured after a siege by the Ottoman empire. Many inhabitants fled to Italy which helped start the rennissance and end the middle ages.

Charlemagne

Mar 2, 2022

Charlemagne was the King of the franks between 768 and 814, as well as Emporer of the west between 800 to 814. His rule influenced europe to become a unique civilization and founded the Holy Roman empire, as well as strengthened European economic and political life. He also believed is Education and expanded the number of Schools to produce more educated individuals.

Justinian

Mar 2, 2022

When Uncle Justin was unexpectedly made emporer was made coemporer and successor in 527. when Justinian was in reign, he was mostly involved in a war and many of his subjects rebelled against him, But Justinian formed laws into a Logical order so Roman citizens could learn at onc the law of the empire which applied to any subject.

Viking Invasions

Mar 2, 2022

The vikings were from Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, where the climate and weather conditions were harsh and they couldnt grow good and constant crops. They Came in small groups on Longboats which could be used for surprise attacks. The Vikings would terrorize and defeat local armies in Ireland, Scotland and Conquered Half of England, and moved on to other European Countries and attacked along the coast.