Middle Ages

By EzekielWong_
  • 476

    The Fall of the Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire fell when Julius Nepo was killed by his own soldiers. Emperor Zeno who put Nepo in charge of the Roman Empire was given charge of both the Eastern and Western Empire
  • Period: Jul 10, 774 to Jan 28, 814

    Charlemagne

    Charlemagne was a former European Emperor. He united the majority of Western and Central Europe. He encouraged a revival of art, religion and culture with the help of the Church
  • Period: Feb 2, 962 to May 7, 973

    The Ottonian Holy Roman Empire of Germany

    He was the first Saxon Emperor and he defended the Germans in a war. With the help of the German Church and Kingdom, he gained control over the rebellious dukes and establish his Ottonian Empire. In 962 AD, he became Emperor of Italy and he established his Holy Roman Empire.
  • 1066

    The Battle of Hastings

    The Battle of Hastings marked a dramatic and irreversible turning point in English history. King Harold II who was king of England was swiftly defeated by William the Conqueror. William the Conqueror then became king of all England and he rewarded land to all his knights. Feudalism was introduced.
  • 1086

    Domesday Book

    The Domesday book is England's earliest surviving record. William the Conqueror who was king of England recorded the country's financial records. It is significant, because it provides a rich and unique historical source for medievalists. Its information helps historians explore more into the Medieval England.
  • Period: 1095 to 1492

    First Crusade

    Pope Urban II called for "holy war". The Crusades were a lengthy, bloody war. There were many Crusades. European Christian knights mount campaigns to try and take the Holy Land. This was important, because it impacted pretty much everyone's life in Britain. People from all walks in life came together to fight for Christendom
  • 1215

    The Magna Carta is signed

    The Magna Carta has become one of England's founding documents of the legal system. The Magna Carta limited the power of the sovereignty and ensured that every free man was given a free trial.
    The fundamental principles of the Magna Carta are still in use today
  • Period: 1315 to 1317

    The Great Famine

    Northern Europe suffered from famine from 1315-1317. During those two years, a big portion of the population died of hunger and diseases. The crime rate increased dramatically and there were cases of cannabilism, rape and infanticides.
  • Period: 1337 to 1453

    The Hundred Years War

    The War started when the Kingdom of England waged war against the Kingdom of France. There were many periods of peace and ceasefire, but conflict resumed until 1453
  • Period: 1348 to 1350

    The Black Death

    The Black Death is the most deadly pandemic(to date). The pandemic weakened the feudal system. Peasants revolted against the manor system. People got angry at the Church because no volume of prayer could save them, while they also got angry at the government because they couldn't save them as well. The Black Death took over 75-200 million people's lifes