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Oct 10, 732
Battle of Tours
Charles Martel and the Franks stopped the Muslim advance of Europe. He helped christianity remain Europes main religion. -
Oct 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings was an important event in history. In the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqeuor defeated Harold Godsowin and his army for the crown of England. Also, William the Conqueror brought feudalism to England which helped to spread traditions and ideas of Europe to England. -
Sep 23, 1122
Concordant of Worms
This was a very famous agrrement between the King and the Pope. It was signed by King Henry lV and Pope Gregory Vll. It declared that only a Pope could choose Bishops, but the King could decide their job in government. -
May 1, 1189
English Common Law
The english common law was created by Henry ll. He estabibilished two juries, he utiilized law courts to increase his power, and set up a central court for all of England -
May 17, 1209
Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi with the help of the Franciscans helped and provided for the poor and served as missionaries for the Catholic Church. -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
This was an important agreement between the King and his Vassals. This agreement was signed by King John (John Lackland) near thet town of Windsor. He was forced by his people to sign this agreement becuase they felt he ruled unfairly. The Magma Carta limited his power to tax and lessened his power in government. -
Feb 24, 1233
Inquisistion
The inquisistion was a dark time in Catholic history. The inquisistion was a court meant to try heretics. The jurors of the inqusistion would make the people accussed of heresy convert of die -
Jun 1, 1267
Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Acquinas was a very famous scholar. He merged ideas of the church with ideas of Aristotle to create Scholactism. He also wrote about government and theology. -
May 1, 1295
Parliment
Parliment is a group of people that helped the king pass lawas and make descions. King Edward l created parliment. It was the first step to reprasentative government. -
Feb 1, 1478
Spanish Inquissition
Princess Isabella and Prince Ferdidnand set up an inquisition to try people accused of heresy. They tortured and killed thousands of innocent people who did not convert or admit to crimes.
