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Period: 500 to Jan 1, 1500
Middle Ages
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511
Uniting of the Franks
In 511 A.D. the Franks were united into one kingdom at what is modern day France. -
Oct 1, 714
Pepin the Short is Born
He was the son of Charles the Hammer. He fought the lombards who were invading Italy and Threatening Rome. -
Period: Jan 1, 751 to
Carolinigan Dynasty
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Oct 26, 751
Carolingian Dynasty begins
Pepin the short begins the reign of Frankish rulers when appointed "King by grace of God" by the Pope after he fought the Lombards who were invading Italy -
May 1, 1075
Banning of Lay Investiture
In 1075, Pope Gregory VII banned lay Investiture. -
May 29, 1176
Battle of Legnano
The Battle of Legnano was fought on May 29, 1176, between the forces of the Holy Roman Empire, led by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, and the Lombard League. -
Crowning of Charlemagne by the Pope
Charlemagne (Charles the Great) is crowned king by Pope Leo lll on Christmas day 800 CE. -
Pope Gregory the Great takes office
He expanded the authority of the Papacy. He brought the Church into politics. -
Charles the Hammer is born
Extended the Frankish Kingdom and thus spread Catholicism. He won the Battle of Tours in 732, in which he defeated an invading Moorish army. -
Downfall of Charlemagne's Empire
Louis the Pious Charlemagne's only son inherits the throne after Charlemagne dies but isn't a strong ruler after Louis' death he leaves the throne to his 3 sons who fight and eventually split the land but without central or strong leadership the empire weakens. -
Clovis becomes Christian
Clovis brings Christianity to his people when God helps him win a Battle that Clovis was losing. -
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Reign of Charlemagne
