10 most significant dates of the Middle Ages

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  • 756

    Papal States

    From 756 started the secular principility of the popes.
  • 1054

    The Great Schism

    The consequence was that the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Ortodox Church were formed.
  • 1077

    Walk to Canossa

    Henry IV walked to Canossa that Gregory VII must forgive him. The consequence was the devastation of Rome.
  • Period: 1096 to 1099

    First Campaign

    Jerusalem was besieged. Muslisms and Jews were massacred. Kingdom of Jerusalem was created.
  • 1122

    Concordat of Worms

    The compromise: ending power struggles between Henry V and Callixtus II.
  • 1187

    Battle of Hattin

    One of the most important battle of the crusades. Saladin crushed the cavalry of the Christians and recaptured the city of Jerusalem.
  • Period: 1189 to 1192

    Third Campaign

    It was an attemp by three rulers: Richard(Eng), Philip(Fr), Frederick(HLE). --> Recaptured several cities but Jerusalem.
  • 1215

    Magna Carta Libertatum

    One of the most important stages in the development of the England. The king had obligations to fulfil.
  • 1302

    Estates General

    Estates General was called together in France. It was an assembly for three estates.
  • Period: 1309 to 1377

    Avignonian captivity

    Philip won--> appointed a French pope who moved to France.