Middle Ages Timeline

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  • 476

    Fall of the Roman Empire

    The Western Roman Empire fell to invasions by Germanic Tribes. This began the Dark Ages (Middle Ages).
  • 481

    Clovis United the Frankish Tribes of Gaul

    This allowed what would become known as "France" to begin developing
  • 600

    Anglos & Saxons began invading England

  • 732

    Battle of Tours

    The Muslim attempt to conquer Europe. They were defeated in Gaul by the Christians. If they had won this battle, Christianity may not have survived.
  • Dec 25, 800

    Charlemagne was crowned King of the Romans

    On Christmas Day, Charlemagne became the Holy Roman Emperor. He was anointed by the Pope. His rule included a rebirth of Greco-Roman ideas, built schools, roads, and hospitals, and solidified the power of the Church in government.