Middle ages

Medieval Europe

By FWalton
  • Period: 400 to 1400

    Medieval Europe

  • 452

    Attila and the Huns threatened the city of Rome.

    Attila and the Huns threatened the city of Rome.
  • 590

    Pope Gregory, who became known as Pope Gregory the Great, was appointed. His writings influenced many people.

    Pope Gregory, who became known as Pope Gregory the Great, was appointed. His writings influenced many people.
  • 800

    Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor of the Romans.

    Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor of the Romans.
    Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor of the Romans.
  • 800

    From the 800s and 900s onward, the feudal system created relationships between people based on loyalty and service.

    From the 800s and 900s onward, the feudal system created relationships between people based on loyalty and service.
  • 1054

    The Christian Church split apart, and the Western Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches were established.

    The Christian Church split apart, and the Western Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches were established.
  • 1066

    In 1066 CE, the Normans, led by William the Conqueror, defeated the English in the Battle of Hastings. This conquest transformed English society and culture.

    In 1066 CE, the Normans, led by William the Conqueror, defeated the English in the Battle of Hastings. This conquest transformed English society and culture.
  • 1100

    In the 1100s, a set of rules called the Code of Chivalry was created. Knights had to promise to be loyal and honorable.

    In the 1100s, a set of rules called the Code of Chivalry was created. Knights had to promise to be loyal and honorable.
  • 1154

    Henry II became the king of England. During his reign, he challenged opposing lords and raised taxes.

    Henry II became the king of England. During his reign, he challenged opposing lords and raised taxes.
  • 1154

    Eleanor of Aquitaine became the queen of England. She ruled with her husband, Henry II. Eleanor was thought to be the most influential woman in Europe.

    Eleanor of Aquitaine became the queen of England. She ruled with her husband, Henry II. Eleanor was thought to be the most influential woman in Europe.
  • 1170

    Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered.

    Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered.
    Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered.
  • 1200

    In the 1200s, trade and towns grew along with the guilds, which controlled craftsmen and apprentices. People moved from the countryside to start new lives in the towns.

    In the 1200s, trade and towns grew along with the guilds, which controlled craftsmen and apprentices. People moved from the countryside to start new lives in the towns.
    In the 1200s, trade and towns grew along with the guilds, which controlled craftsmen and apprentices. People moved from the countryside to start new lives in the towns.
  • 1215

    King John was forced to sign a list of demands known as Magna Carta.

    King John was forced to sign a list of demands known as Magna Carta.
  • 1295

    King Edward I of England created the Model Parliament. Church leaders and representatives of nobles and townspeople were part of the Parliament.

    King Edward I of England created the Model Parliament. Church leaders and representatives of nobles and townspeople were part of the Parliament.
  • 1347

    Between 1347 and 1351, the plague, or Black Death, may have killed half the population of Europe.

    Between 1347 and 1351, the plague, or Black Death, may have killed half the population of Europe.
  • 1429

    Joan of Arc and her soldiers defeated the English in the French city of Orléans.

    Joan of Arc and her soldiers defeated the English in the French city of Orléans.
  • 1453

    The Hundred Years’ War ended. This long, costly war weakened the feudal system.

    The Hundred Years’ War ended. This long, costly war weakened the feudal system.