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Jan 1, 1096
First crusade
In 1096 the first of 8 crusades captures Jerusalem. -
Jan 1, 1270
The final crusade
This is the 8th and final crusade. -
Jan 1, 1337
France and England start the 100 years war
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Jan 1, 1346
Start of the Plague
The Plague first enters Europe from china from the fleas carried by mice coming in to europe from trading. -
Jan 1, 1352
The end of the Plague
The plague is just about done after killing about 20 million people. -
Jan 1, 1450
Gutenburg invents the printing press
Gutenberg invents the printing press wich made it easier to print books and stuff so books became cheaper and literacy went up because you didnt have to be rich to own a book anymore. -
Jan 1, 1503
Leonardo da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa
Leonardo was a very important renaissance man and in this year he paints his most famous painting. -
Jan 1, 1517
Luther starts the protestant reformation
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Ottoman empire is defeated at vienna
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French revolution begins
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Napoleon crowns himself emperor