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  • 500

    Start of the Middle Ages

    Start of the Middle Ages
    The middle ages started Many things were invented in this time. This period of time is separated into three different names.
  • Dec 25, 800

    Rise of Charlemagne

    Rise of Charlemagne
    Charlemagne (Charles the Great, Charles I) was an emperor who ruled for 14 years. He ruled in Rome and then passed the crown to his son.
  • Jan 1, 814

    Legacy after Charlemagne's death

    Legacy after Charlemagne's death
    After Charlemagne died in 814, his son, Louis, became the new emperor.
  • Jan 1, 1001

    High Middle Ages

    High Middle Ages
    The High Middle Ages were the middle part of the middle ages. This period ended in 1300.
  • Jan 1, 1054

    Great Schism

    Great Schism
    The Great Schism was a break of communion between the Eastern and Western churches. Many riots and protests happened because of these fights.
  • Jan 1, 1096

    First Crusade

    First Crusade
    This crusade was the first of three by Pope Urban II to expand the Roman Empire. The major accomplishment in this was the taking of Jerusalem.
  • Mar 5, 1133

    Henry II

    Henry II
    Henry II was the king of England, and he is famous for how many children he had.
  • Jan 1, 1145

    Second Crusade

    Second Crusade
    This crusade was Europe against Islam. This battle was in Egypy and Iberia.
  • Jan 1, 1170

    Invention of the Wheelbarrow

    Invention of the Wheelbarrow
    The wheelbarrow was invented in China by Prime Minister Zhuge Liang. It's used to carry large amounts of something that you can't carry in your hands. Although it was created way before this time, the wheelbarrow actualy appeared in Europe during the middle ages.
  • Jan 1, 1189

    Third Crusade

    Third Crusade
    This last crusade was also called the Kings' Crusade. This was an attempt from Europe to conquer holy lands from Saladin.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    King John and the Magna Carta

    King John and the Magna Carta
    The Magna Carta was an agreement signed by King John in 1215 that promised the protection of church rights to the rebel Barons. Neither side kept their promise, so the Magna Carta was removed, leading to the First Barons' War.
  • Jan 1, 1301

    Late Middle Ages

    Late Middle Ages
    The late Middle Ages were the last years of the middle ages. They started 1301 and ended 1500.
  • Jan 6, 1412

    Joan of Arc and Orleans

    Joan of Arc and Orleans
    Joan was named a heroine for her role in the French war, and was named a Roman Catholic saint. She was later burned at the stake after being captured.
  • Jan 1, 1440

    Invention of the Printing Press

    Invention of the Printing Press
    This invention in the middle ages was very helpful. It helped information be spread very easily. This lead to books, which lead to libraries. Johannes Gutenburg invented this.