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476
The fall of the Western Roman Empire
This is an important date, because it marked the beginning of the middle ages. -
800
Coronation of Charlemagne
This is important, because it basically revived the idea of christianity in europe. -
1066
Battle of Hastings
This was important, because William, the conqueror defeated England, which resulted in an Norman conquest of England. -
Period: 1096 to 1291
The Crusades
This was a military campaign, which was launched by Western Europeans to reclaim the Holy land, from Muslim rule. Also introduced the ideas of trades between Europe and the Middle-east -
1212
Children' s crusades
This was a part of The Crusades, but children participated in it. Many children were sold into slavery after these ended. -
1215
Magna Carta
The Magna carta was signed by King John in 1215. It guaranteed certain rights to nobles. -
1347
The Black Death
The black death was one of the biggest pandemics in human history, it caused the death of millions of people in europe. -
1453
The fall of Constantinapole
This was a significant date, because it marked the end of the Byzantine empire. It had a huge impact on european trade, politics and culture. -
1485
Battle of Bosworth
This is important, because it marked the end of the Wars of Roses and the beggining of the Tudor dynasty in England. Led the political stability. -
1492
Christopher Columbus reaches America
Christopher Columbus reaches America during his voyages. This event marked the end of the middle ages.