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Period: 560 to Apr 16, 640
Muhammads Life
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570
Muhammad is Born in Mecca (exact date not known)
The exact date is not known, but is believed to be in the year 570. Muhammad was born in Mecca. -
575
Muhammad Orphaned (575-578)
Although he had been living in the Arabian Penisula, When his parents both passed away he was brough back to Mecca to live under the care of his uncle. -
Jan 1, 600
Viking invasions begin in North Europe
The Vikings are from Scandinavia and a key area they attack is monasteries, because of their lack of defence, and amount of valuables there. Exact date is not known -
Jan 1, 610
The Army of Phocas attacks Persia
The army of Phocas attacks Persia and the Avars. Slavs have been advancing through Constantinople's empire in Europe. -
Jan 1, 610
Muhammad has his first vision (610-613)
Muhammad receives his first revelation. It takes a few years and by 613 he first shares his message. His message was not well received at first. -
Jan 1, 624
Byzantine Empire loses Southern Hispania
Byzantine Empire loses Southern Hispania, driven out by the Visigoths. Map shows byzantine empire area during the 6th century -
Jan 1, 625
Muhammads Military Period 625-630
Military period and conquest of Mecca. The Meccans did not take his success well at first, leading to fights among them. The Muslims end up winning. A treaty was signed. On map: Spread of Islam can be seen in the bottom right corner in green. -
Jan 1, 626
Avar invasion of the Byzantine Empire
Avar invasion of Byzantine. Avars launch an unsuccessful attack on Constantinople- accelerating the demise of their power. -
Jan 1, 630
Muhammad's Final Years (630-632)
Muhammad's final years, he passed away in 632 after a brief illness. -
Lombards conquer Milan- Summer of 569
Exact date not known, -
Visigoth Kingdom in Iberian Penisula
They now rule over the whole Iberian area except Byzantine in the South. Exact date not known. -
Reccared I of the Visigoths Converts to Catholic Christianity
Exact date is not known, believed when he first came into power he converted. C. 586-601 AD 10 years before Muhammads revelation. -
Muhammads Teenage Years (580-594)
During his teenage years Muhammad helped support his uncle by working as a shepherd. -
Lombard conversion to Christianity
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Muhammad acts as a caravan agent
Muhammad acts as a caravan agent for a wealthy trades woma. Exact date is not known. -
Muhammad Marries
Muhammad eventually marries the wealthy tradeswoman, and eventually they have 6 children.
