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Jan 1, 768
Charlemagne Becomes King of the Franks (King Charles 1)
What little is known about Charlemagne’s youth suggests that he received training his by participating in the political, social, and military activities associated with his father’s court. His early years were marked by a succession of events that had immense implications for the Frankish position in the world. In 751, with the approval of the Pope, Pippin III (Charlemagne’s father) seized the Frankish throne from the last Merovingian king, Childeric III.
When Pippin died in 768, his realm was -
Jan 1, 1000
Henry IV & Gregory VII Power Struggle (~1000's)
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Aug 15, 1095
First Crusade Begins
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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta signed by King John
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Jan 1, 1291
Crusades End
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Jan 1, 1346
Black Death
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Jan 1, 1492
Reconquista of Spain Ends
