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467
The fall of the Roman Empire.
Rome had ruled much of Europe. Now much of the land would fall into confusion as local kings and rulers tried to grab power. This is the start of the Dark Ages or the Middle Ages. -
Period: 467 to Dec 31, 1482
Key Events in Europe in the Middle Ages
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570
Muhammad, prophet of Islam is born.
Muhammad, prophet of Islam is born. -
Jan 1, 732
Battle of Tours.
The Franks defeat the Muslims turning back Islam from Europe. -
Jan 1, 1066
William of Normandy, a French Duke, conquers England in the Battle of Hastings.
He became King of England and changed the country forever. -
Feb 11, 1096
Start of the First Crusade.
The Crusades were wars between the Holy Roman Empire and the Muslims over the Holy Land. There would be several Crusades over the next 200 years. -
Jan 1, 1189
Richard I, Richard the Lionheart, becomes King of England.
Richard I, Richard the Lionheart, becomes King of England. -
Jan 1, 1206
The Mongol Empire is founded by Genghis Khan.
The Mongol Empire is founded by Genghis Khan. -
Jan 1, 1215
King John of England signs the Magna Carta.
This document gave the people some rights and said the king was not above the law. -
Jan 1, 1271
Marco Polo leaves on his famous journey to explore Asia.
Marco Polo leaves on his famous journey to explore Asia. -
Jan 1, 1337
The Hundred Years War begins between England and France for control of the French throne.
The Hundred Years War begins between England and France for control of the French throne. -
Jun 1, 1337
The Black Death begins in Europe.
This horrible disease would kill around half of the people in Europe. -
Jan 1, 1431
French heroine Joan of Arc is executed by England at the age of 19.
French heroine Joan of Arc is executed by England at the age of 19. -
Jan 1, 1444
German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press.
This will signal the start of the Renaissance. -
Jan 1, 1456
The Ottoman Empire captures the city of Constantinople.
This signals the end of the Eastern Roman Empire also known as Byzantium. -
Jan 1, 1482
Leonardo Da Vinci paints "The Last Supper"
Leonardo Da Vinci paints "The Last Supper" -
Clovis becomes King of the Franks.
Clovis united most of the Frankish tribes that were part of Roman Province of Gaul. -
Charlemagne, King of the Franks, is crowned Holy Roman Emperor.
Charlemagne united much of Western Europe and is considered the father of both the French and the German Monarchies. -
Vikings from the Scandinavian lands (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden) begin to invade northern Europe.
They would continue until 1042. -
Alfred the Great, King of England, turns back the Viking invaders.
Alfred the Great, King of England, turns back the Viking invaders.