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476
the fall of rome
the roman empire dissolved in 476 a.d. beginning the era now known as the middle or dark ages. -
800
Holy roman emperor: Charlemagne
Charlemagne' s reign as emperor of the empire begins. He goes on to unite much of western Europe becoming known as the father of both the french and German monarchies. -
1096
the first crusade
the wars between the holy roman empire and the Muslims over the rule of the holy land. several more crusades would follow for over 200 more years. -
1206
the mongol empire
the mongol empire is founded by Genghis khan. it would go on to become the largest empire of all time by the time of its peak in 1279. -
1337
the hundred years war
the hundred years war between England and France began in 1337 for control of the french throne. -
1347
The Black Death
The black death or black plague begins in 1347 which would lead to the deaths of nearly half of the European population.
