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Jan 1, 635
Northumbrian King Oswald
King Oswald summoned an Irish monk named Aidan from Iona- the island monastery off the south-west coast of what is now Scotland- to be bishop of his kingdom. -
Jan 1, 793
The Vikings
The vikings raid Lindisfarne. It was a very powerful attack in a peaceful area. The vikings teared up Christians and carried prisoners onto their ships -
Jan 1, 1066
End of the Viking Age
The end of the viking age came when raids against other nations stopped. At The Battle of Stamford Bridge the Norwegian king, Haraldr, was killed when he attempted to reclaim a portion of England. -
Jan 1, 1337
100 Years War
The 100 years war left France in misery. The country was destroyed. Farmland turned into waste lands which lead to famine. After the war France became volnerble and extremely weak. -
Jan 1, 1540
Henry VIII
For a period of time of over four years Henry VIII orders the dissolution of 560 monasteries and religious houses. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte was born. -
Napoleon Conquering Much of Europe
Napoleon 1 was a French military leader and emperor who conquered much of Europe. The French power rose quickly since the armies of Napoleon have conquered much of Europe.
