Medieval Europe

By BraniyaJ67261@mnpsk12.org
  • Jan 1, 718

    Reconquista

    Reconquista
    Was fought between Christian kingdoms and the Moors who took over part of the Iberian peninsula. Muslims ruled Iberian until 1174 (when they were overthrown). It all ended December 31,1492.
  • Sep 28, 1066

    Norman Invasion

    Norman Invasion
    The Norman, Breton, and French, were formed into a large army. This army was led by Duke William II; later known a William the Conquer.
  • Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    Battle of Hastings
    This battle wa fought between the Norman-French and the Anglo-Saxons. It lasted a whole day.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Signing of the Magna Carta

    Signing of the Magna Carta
    King John was facing a rebellion. The Nobles were the ones who were rebelling against him. The Magna Carta was something the Nobles forced King John to sign. It was vey important. It was made to make King John give up some of his royal power.
  • Jan 1, 1346

    Startof the Bubonic Plague(Black Death)

    Startof the Bubonic Plague(Black Death)
    When European ships had came back from a trip from across the Black Sea. It was caused by the Yersinia pestis bacterium. It took the lives of about 75 to 200 million people. It ended around December 31, 1353
  • Nov 1, 1478

    Spanish Inquisition

    Spanish Inquisition
    It was formed by Catholic Monarchs. Those Monarchs were Ferdinand II and Isabella I. It was made to keep the Catholic orthodoxy alive. It ended July 15,1834.