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527
Justinian becomes ruler
In 527 Justinian becomes the ruler and shortly into his reign he puts down the Nika Revolt. -
Jan 1, 732
Battle of Tours
In 732 Charles Martel defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Tours. -
Period: Jan 1, 768 to Jan 1, 814
Charlemagne or Charles the Great ruled during this time.
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Dec 25, 800
New Holy Roman Emperor
On Christmas, 800, Charlemagne was granted the title from the Pope of Holy Roman Emperor. -
Jan 1, 911
Vikings get Normandy
In 911 the ruler of the western Frankish lands gave a group of Vikings what is now Normandy. -
Jan 1, 962
2nd Holy Roman Emperor
In 962 Otto I was crowned Holy Roman Emperor for protecting the Church and it was the first time that the title had been used since Charlemagne had gotten it. -
Jan 1, 1099
Massacre in Jerusalem
In 1099 the First Crusade captures Jerusalem and the city was taken amid a horrible massacre of its inhabitants. -
Jan 1, 1204
Constantinople is sacked
In 1204 the crusaders sacked Constantinople. -
Jan 1, 1215
Magna Carta
King John's nobles force him to sign the Magna Carta to make sure that he doesn't abuse his power. -
Jan 1, 1261
Constantinople is taken back
In 1261 the Byzantine Empire gets the city of Constantinople back. -
Jan 1, 1302
Estates-General
In 1302 the Estates-General is created by Phillip IV to form the First French Parliament. -
Jan 1, 1453
Constantinople is taken away again
In 1453 the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople.