England and France After the Fall of Rome

By Phil Sapienza
  • 284

    Diocletian Spltis Rome

    One of the first things Diocletian does as emperor is split Rome into two halves. One remains cenetered in Rome and the other half moves to Constantinople.
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    The Edict of Milan tolerated Christianity is the Roman Empire. Constantine is credited with the creation of this document.
  • 325

    Nicean Creed

    A document made in 325 by the Council of Nicea outlining what the religion of Christinaity believes in.
  • 380

    Theodosius' Edict

    Emperor Theodosius I says that Christianity is now the official religion of the Roman Empire.
  • 406

    Rome Leaves Britain

    The shrinking Roman Empire can no longer hold cotnrol of Britain and pulls out of it.
  • 410

    The Sacking of Rome by Germanic Tribes

    The Visigoths, a Germanic tribe, take the city of Rome, resulting in what is known as the end of the Western Empire.
  • 413

    Theodosius Builds Walls in Constantinople

    Theodosius II extends the wall of Constantinople in order to defend the city from attackers.
  • 415

    The Death of Hypatia

    Hypatia, a female philosopher in the city of Alexandria, is murdered by her enemies. Some site this as the beginning of the Dark Ages.
  • 445

    Pope Leo's Petrine Doctrine

    Pope Leo issues a doctrine that makes the Bishop of Rome the pope.
  • 450

    Anglo Saxons Invade

    The Anglo Saxons invade and take control of Britain.
  • Period: 457 to Dec 31, 752

    Merovingian Dynasty

  • 481

    Reign of Clovis

    Clovis, at the young age of fifteen, becomes the ruler of the Merovingian dynasty, lasting until 511.
  • 527

    Justian Becomes Emperor of Byzantine

    Justinain I is made the ruler of the Byzantine Empire. He is best known for creating the Justinian Code, a set of laws.
  • 537

    Hagia Sophia is Built

    The Hagia Sophia is completed in the city of Constantinople. It contains a huge, Roman style dome.
  • Jun 18, 622

    Muhammad leaves for Medina

    Muhammad is facing threats in Mecca, so he secretly slips out and heads North to the city of Media.
  • Dec 11, 629

    Muhammad conquers Mecca

    Muhammad and his Muslim force head back to Mecca where they overwhelm the city.
  • Jan 29, 661

    Ali is murdered, creating Sunni/Shia split

    The successor to Muhammad, Ali, is murdered. This creates a split between people who believe in hiearchy (shia) vs. a rightful leader (sunni).
  • Apr 18, 691

    Dome of the Rock Built in Jerusalem

    The Dome of the Rock, an Islam thing, is built in the city of Jerusalem.
  • Apr 20, 725

    Bede's Writings

    Bede, who will later be cannonized by the church, creats one of his most famous works, the Greater Chronicle.
  • Oct 10, 732

    The Battle of Tours

    The Battle of Tours is fought between the Franks and the massive Islam force.
  • Apr 18, 751

    Pepin the Short

    Pepin the Short becomes the last leader of the Merovingian dynasty.
  • Jul 30, 762

    Baghdad Built as New Capital

    The caliph Al-Mansur commissions Baghdad to be built as the new capital of Islam.
  • Apr 20, 790

    Diplomatic Relations with Harun al Rashid

    After Harun Al Rashid takes over the Byzantine empire, he agrees to peace with the French.
  • Apr 27, 793

    Vikings Start Invasions of France and England

    The Vikings begin their invasions of the Fench and English kingdoms, where they will stay until 1066.
  • Period: Jan 1, 800 to Dec 31, 924

    Carolingian Dynasty

  • Dec 25, 800

    Agreement with Byzantine Empire to Recognize Charlemagne

    Pope Leo crowns Charlemagne as the ruler of the empire.
  • Mar 28, 845

    Charles the Fat lets the Vikings Sack Paris

    The Vikings begin their siege on the city of Paris, with little resistance from Charles the Fat.
  • Apr 27, 866

    Alfred Divides England

    Alfred signs a treaty that divides England, some of it falling under Danish law.
  • Apr 20, 871

    Alfred the Great

    Alfred the Great becomes the King of Wessex.
  • Apr 27, 911

    Rollo Founds Normandy

    The Viking chief Rollo founds Normandy in France, and is even given land by them. It is basically a surrender (sounds familiar).
  • Apr 27, 982

    Erik the Red Discovers Greenland

    Erik the Red, a Viking leader, sails westward and ends up landing in a place now known as Greenland.
  • Period: Jan 1, 987 to Dec 31, 1328

    Capetian Period

  • Apr 20, 987

    Odo Takes the Throne

    Odo takes the throne, establishing the new Capetian period.
  • Apr 20, 1000

    Beowulf Written

    The book Beowulf is written down by an unknown monk. This book tells the story of a hero of the Germanic tribes.
  • Apr 27, 1010

    VIkings Sail in Newfoundland

    The Vikings, in their single masted longbow ships, sail the waters of Newfoundland
  • Apr 3, 1043

    Edward the Confessor Rules

    Cnut gives power to Edward the Cofessor, who is now the King of Wessex.
  • Apr 20, 1050

    House of Wessex

    The House of Wessex, the line of Alfred, takes power over England after the Vikings.
  • Apr 27, 1066

    Vikings Take All of England

    After a victory at the Battle of Hastings, the VIkings are complete rulers of England.