Medieval History

By yoogie malone
  • May 1, 742

    charlemagne becomes king

    charlemagne becomes king
    Charlemagne also known as Karl and Charles the Great, was a medieval emperor who ruled much of Western Europe from 768 to 814.
  • May 1, 1056

    henry ivand gregory vii struggle for power

    henry ivand gregory vii struggle for power
    The controversy began as a power struggle between Pope Gregory VII and Henry IV
    Why was it important that he became king?
    What caused him to become king?
    What happened after he became king?
  • May 1, 1096

    first crusades begin

    first crusades begin
    Four armies of Crusaders were formed of different Western European regions led by Raymond of Saint Gilles, Godfrey of Bouillon, Hugh of Vermandois and Bohemond of Taranto they were set to depart for Byzantium in August.
    Why was it important that he became king?
    What caused him to become king?
    What happened after he became king?
  • May 1, 1215

    king john signs magna carta

    king john signs magna carta
    knights stormed into king Johns castle forcing him to sign the magna carta.
    Why was it important that he became king?
    What caused him to become king?
    What happened after he became king?
  • May 1, 1291

    Crusades end

    Crusades end
    The islamic people conquered the holy land.
    Why was it important that he became king?
    What caused him to become king?
    What happened after he became king?
  • May 1, 1347

    black death

    black death
    the black death was a disease caused by the bacteria on rodants.
    Why was it important that he became king?
    What caused him to become king?
    What happened after he became king?
  • May 1, 1492

    reconquista ends in spain

    reconquista ends in spain
    Christian kingdoms in the north began to take control of the peninsula.
    Why was it important that he became king?
    What caused him to become king?
    What happened after he became king?