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476
The fall of the Roman Empire
The fall of Western Roman Empire is considered as the beginning of the Middle Ages. 476 AD -
800
Charlemagne crowned emperor
Charlemagne was a Frankish king who expanded the Frankish kingdom and covered almost all of the Western and Central Europe. He enjoyed the empire successfully till his death. On Christmas Day, the Carolingian ruler is crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III. -
843
Treaty of Verdun
An agreement between the three surviving sons of Louis the Pious, dividing the Carolingian Empire. ÍSo, this is seen as the beginning of the states of France and Germany. -
1054
Great Schism
After centuries of disagreement over numerous issues , an official break between the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox churches which lasts to the present-day. 1054 AD -
1192
End of the third crusade
Richard I signs a treaty with Saladin, ending the Third Crusade. -
1315
The Great Famine
Lasted for two years. During this period a large part of the population died of hunger and disease. In addition to the lack of food, the crime rate increased to the extreme and there were cannibalism, rape and infanticide. -
1337
Beginning of the Hundred Years’ War
The Kingdom of England waged war against the Kingdom of France. This war continued over and over again with different conflicts until 1453. 1337 AD -
1348
Black death
Is the most threatening epidemic of the European Middle Ages, and significantly weakened the feudal system and the Church in Europe. 1348-1350 AD -
1453
End of the Hundred years war
The French recover Gascony; the Hundred Years’ War ends.The Ottoman Turks capture Constantinople; the Byzantine Empire
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1492
Columbus sails to the Americas
Christopher Columbus leads a voyage westwards on the Atlantic Ocean, hoping to reach Asia. Instead they land in the Caribbean, beginning the period of European settlement and colonization in the Americas.