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Period: 500 to Dec 31, 1500
Medieval Europe
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May 4, 751
Pepin The Short Becomes King of the Franks
With the backing of church officials and nobles, Pepin the Short, who was the son of Charles Martel, became the king of the Franks. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11662b.htm -
Sep 11, 1060
Construction begins on the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Despite its Baroque facade, the present cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is predominantly Romanesque; in fact, one of the finest Romanesque churches in Spain. Construction began in 1060 in the reign of Alfonso VI and was completed in 1211. which would become the most popular medieval pilgrimage destination in Europe http://www.sacred-destinations.com/spain/santiago-cathedral -
Nov 11, 1085
Battle of Toledo: King Alfonso VI defeats the Muslims
King Alfonso VI of Castile defeated the Muslims in Toledo, an important city beside the Tajo River. With this victory, Christians took control of a strategic area, from which they could start new military campaigns and thus begin converting the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) back to Christianity after hundreds of years of Islamic rule. http://www.conservapedia.com/Battle_of_Toledo
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Jul 15, 1099
Jerusalem captured by Crusaders
On the eighth day after the capture of the city they elected Duke Godfrey prince of the city, to fight the pagans and protect the Christians. Also, on the day of St. Peter in chains, they elected as Patriarch a most wise and honourable man, named Arnulf. The city was captured by the Christians on Friday, July 15." http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/crusades.htm -
Jun 10, 1215
King John of England is forced to sign the Magna Carta
King John had no intention of abiding by the Magna Carta. His duplicity leads to the Barons War between 1215 - 1217. The rebel barons support the son of the king of France, Prince Louis in preference to King John. http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/magna-carta.htm -
Sep 17, 1348
The Black Death arrives in France
The Black Death was killing over a third of the population of Europe. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/YALDdisease.htm -
Oct 9, 1469
Ferdinand and Isabella Marry
To Isabella and Ferdinand, one of the most renowned royal couples in history, their primary achievement was not funding conquistadors to expand their empire overseas or uniting disparate kingdoms into what eventually became modern Spain. http://www.pbs.org/kcet/when-worlds-collide/people/queen-isabella-and-king-ferdinand-i.html -
Clovis Become a King
When he was around the age of sixteen. In spite of his youth, he proved a savvy leader and a powerful warrior. He was also very ambitious, and he soon managed to depose and eliminate other chiefs and seize control of their tribes. http://www.hyperhistory.net/apwh/bios/b2clovis.htm -
Gregory I "the Great" becomes pope
In the year 590 Pelagius II died of the plague that was raging in the city; whereupon the clergy and people unanimously chose Gregory as his successor. http://www.nndb.com/people/109/000094824/ -
Otto I, duke of Saxony, becameKing of Germany
Otto I who consolidated the German Reich by his suppression of rebellious vassals and his decisive victory over the Hungarians. His use of the church as a stabilizing influence created a secure empire and stimulated a cultural renaissance. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/434895/Otto-I -
Jerusalem captured by Muslim armies
Jerusalem was captured in 638, six years after the death of Muhammad, by the Muslim Caliph Umar. Soon after his occupation of the city, Umar cleansed the Temple Mount, built a small mosque and dedicated the site to Muslim worship. http://sacredsites.com/middle_east/israel/jerusalem.html