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Clovis
Clovis was the First King of Franks, of the Frankish Tribes. Clovis being king meant he ruled all of the Frankish Tribes, uniting them under one ruler. Not only that but he was the first Catholic King to rule over France. Clovis is significant to Medieval history because instead of all the Frankish tribes being separate, he united them all together -
527
Justinian
Justinian the Great was a Roman Emperor from 527 – 567. Justinian the Great tried to restore and revive the Roman Empire but in 540 the bubonic plague struck and the economy and population went into a massive decline. This is significant to Medieval history because he unfortunately led Rome into a very dark time filled with death and disease. -
Jan 6, 732
The Battle of Tours
The Battle of Tours was a battle fought between the cities of Poitiers and Tours, in France. It was mainly battles of Christianity and the Franks had conquered. This is significant to Medieval history because the fight was a religious one, and the Christianity we have today was preserved due to this battle. -
Jan 6, 1054
East West Schism
A movement also known as the “Great Schism”, which divided Christianity into Eastern Orthodox church and Roman Catholic Church. This is significant to Medieval history and our history today because this movement still impacts us today and people now practice separate branches. -
Jan 6, 1066
Norman Conquest
The Norman Conquest of England was an invasion in England which was led by The Duke Of Normandy, William the Bastard. William defeated the King of England, Harold III. This battle ended ruling class, replacing it with a French monarchy. This is important to Medieval history because it introduced Europe to the Aristocratic period -
Jan 6, 1088
Founding of University of Bologna
The University of Bologna is the oldest University in the world that is still in use today. The only degree that was given at the university was a doctorate degree. A committee of historians in the 19th century created the university, led by Giosue Carducci. This is significant because it is the very first university, and it allowed more education and increased intellect. -
Jan 6, 1122
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine was the one of the most powerful women in Europe during her time. She took part in crusades, and overturned her father and became Queen of Franks. She is significant because she is an example of a powerful woman, and proved that women can take place in crusades and rule just as well as men could. -
Jan 6, 1215
Magna Carta
Magna Carta is an English Charter which challenged the monarch authority. This charter gave many more people their rights, and allowed that no freeman could be punished except for law of the land, which is something that is still practiced today. This is a very significant piece of history because it granted many people their rights and shaped our government to the way it is today. -
Jan 1, 1254
Marco Polo
Was a merchant in Venice who wrote “Il Millione” which translates to “The Million”. “Il Millione” is a journal of Marco’s travels throughout Asia. Marco Polo is very significant to Medieval history because this journal introduced Europe to Asia. Introducing Europe to Asia created the many important travel routes for trading, which richened economy and culture. -
Jan 6, 1337
Hundred Year War
The Hundred Years war was a long battle between two French Royal thrones. Although there were periods of peace, the conflict lasted 116 years. The war was an example of French and English nationalism. This war is very significant to medieval history because it impacted military, and due to the war it created new weapons and tactics. Lastly, this left England to be an island nation. -
Jan 6, 1398
Johann Gutenberg
Johann Gutenberg was a painter, printer and publisher from Germany. Johann Gutenberg had invented mechanical moveable type printing. Not only that but he invented the first printing press in 1439. This is very significant to Medieval history because he introduced the printing press and created mechanical moveable type printing which developed Renaissance, Reformation, and Scientific Revolution. -
Jan 6, 1412
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc was a peasant born in France, who rose up and led French armies into war. She was burned at stake at the young age of 19. She was later in time considered a martyr and then a saint as Pope Callixtus III examined the trail, and proved her to be innocent. Her accomplishment is very important to Medieval history because she became a political figure from being a peasant, and a lot of the time peasants amounted to no political or social figures at the time. -
Jan 6, 1453
The Fall of Constantinople
The fall of Constantinople was the conquering of the capital by the Ottoman Empire. This even helped fuel the Renaissance. The Fall of Constantinople was a battle against Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire. This battle and fall of the capital is significant to Medieval history because it was the end of the Byzantine Empire. -
Charlemagne
“Charlemagne” translates into Charles the Great. Charles was The King Of Franks from 768 – 800. Charles the Great expanded the Frankish Kingdom, and had also conquered Italy. He is significant because he forced many people to convert into Christianity, which was a followed practice many years later by many kings and by many other people. He also founded French and German monarchies. -
Viking Invasions
The Vikings invasions occurred between 793 – 911. The occurred not only so the Vikings could aquire gold and valuables, they fought like barbarians to rule their own society and live their own way. This is significant to Medieval history because without these invasions, there wouldn’t have been settlements and legislature allowing the Vikings certain rights and certain agreements.
