Medieval Europe

Pope urban II was born

Jan 1, 1088

Pope urban became the pope on the 12 of march, 1088. Exact date of birth was unknown. Pope urban dies on July 29, 1099.

Saladin was born

Dec 31, 1138

Saladin was born in 1138 and died on March 4, 1193. The exact date of birth was unknown. Saladin led the Muslims against the Crusaders and eventually recaptured Palestine from the Kingdom of Jerusalem after his victory in the Battle of Hattin. He ruled over Egypt and Syria. At the height of his power, he ruled over Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Hejaz, and Yemen.

Robin Hood was born.

Mar 1, 1160

Robin Hood was born in 1160 and died in 1247. The exact date of birth was unknown. Robin Hood successfully avoided the power of Prince John and the Sherrif of Nottingham. He also stole from the rich and gave to the poor.

Marco Polo was born.

Sep 15, 1254

Marco Polo was born on September 15, 1254 and died on January 8, 1324. Marco Polo traveled to China with his father and uncle over the Silk Road which was an overland route to China. He worked for Kublai Khan, the Mongol Emperor, for seventeen years. He sailed home instead of going overland.

Johann Guttenberg was born

Feb 1, 1398

Johann Guttenberg was born in 1398 and died on February 3, 1468.

Joan of Arc was born

Jan 6, 1412

Joan of Arc was born on January 6, 1412 and died on May 30, 1431 at the age of 19. Joan of Arc saved her country from being taken over by the English. She turned around a war that had been going on for almost a hundred years and France was about to lose. Her first victory at Orleans had been a miracle and her victory at Patay is considered one of the greatest military victories in history.