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476
The collapse of the Western Roman Empire
The fall of the Roman Empire marks the beginning of the Middle Ages. The Visigoths, led by Alaric, breached the walls of Rome and sacked the capital of the Roman Empire. -
507
Clovis united Franks under his control after the fall of romans
The Franks under Clovis defeat the Visigoths in the Battle of Vouillé. -
552
Byzantines completely conquered Italy
Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire and the Ostrogothic Kingdom of Italy was fought from 535 until 554 in Italy, Dalmatia, Sardinia, Sicily and Corsica. -
570
Prophet Mohammed was born
Prophet Mohammed, the preacher of Islam was born in this year. Islam later became a major religion of the Middle Ages. -
Sep 20, 711
Muslim Conquer
Muslims invaded Spain and it marked the beginning of Muslim rule in Iberian Peninsula -
Aug 10, 732
War between Franks and Muslims
Franks defeated Muslims in the Battle of Tours and provedtheir advance in Europe. -
Jun 19, 1066
France conquers England
French Duke, William the Conqueror conquers England after the Battle of Hastings. -
Dec 16, 1099
the first Crusade begins
First crusades begins. Muslims are defeated on orders from Pope Urban II AND Jerusalem is retaken. -
Sep 18, 1117
University of Oxford founded
University of Oxford, the oldest university in United Kingdom founded. -
Dec 19, 1119
Knights
Order of Knights formed. Knights Templar founded. -
Aug 18, 1130
Antipope Anacletus
Antipope Anacletus II Crowns Roger II as King of Sicily. Kingdom of Sicily if formed that later defeats the Holy Roman Empire, the Papacy and Byzantine Empire later. -
Aug 17, 1147
The Second Crusade
The Second Crusade (1145–1149) was the second major crusade launched from Europe. The Second Crusade was started in response to the fall of the County of Edessa the previous year to the forces of Zengi. -
Dec 16, 1206
Establishment of Mongol Empire.
Genghis khan elected as the greates king -
Dec 16, 1299
Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire formed. -
Aug 18, 1337
The hundred year's war
England and France begin the Hundred Year’s War for supremacy over Europe. -
Dec 19, 1347
Black Death
Black Death spreads in all Europe killing nearly 40-50 % of population -
Aug 13, 1453
Hundred Years War ends
The Hundred Years' War was a long struggle between England and France over succession to the French throne. It lasted from 1337 to 1453, so it might more accurately be called the "116 Years' War." -
Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus lands in Americas
This engraving depicts Columbus’s first landing in the New World, on the island he called San Salvador, on October 12, 1492. Columbus is surrounded by his men on the beach. Discussing the landing in his journal, Columbus wrote that he “leaped on shore, and . . . took, possession of the said island for the King and for the Queen. -
Dec 21, 1500
Renaissance and the Age of Discovery began
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The first king of united England
Alfred the Great becomes the first king of united England. New laws are formed and religion as well as education experience revival.