Western Europe

By chiphan
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    Constantine effort to stop Christian persecution. The Edict of Milan stated all beliefs and faiths are allowed to celebrate, with Christianity being no exception.
  • 325

    Nicene Creed (First Council of Nicea)

    Universally accepted and recognized statements/documentation of the Christian faith
  • 410

    Sacking of Rome by the Germanic Tribes

    Rome invaded by visigoths and Germanic tribes due to lack of control and power.
  • 413

    Theodosius II built Theodosian Walls

    Theodosian walls built surrounding Constantinople to prevent invasion.
  • 440

    Peterine Doctrine

    Written in the time of the New Testament, after the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple, but did not start to become relevant until the Dark Ages of Western Europe.
  • Period: 481 to 511

    Reign of Clovis

    Unification of Western Europe and Frankish tribes.
  • 500

    Western Rome Fall

    Lack of leadership after capital moved from Rome to Constantinople (Eastern Rome)
  • 518

    Justinian becomes Emperor of Byzantine

    Constantinople being capitol of Byzantine Empire. Married to Theodora, queen of the Byzantine Empire, Justinian's power half.
  • 535

    Hagia Sophia

    Hagia Sophia was constructed under the rule of Justinian with Greco-Roman influences. Was originally a church, then became a mosque, and is currently a museum.
  • Jan 11, 630

    Muhammed conquered Mecca

    Muslim followers conquered Mecca from the Pagens during the season of Ramadan.
  • Jan 26, 661

    Caliph Ali's Assassination: Sunni/Shia split

    Shia believed in the inheritance of (somewhat) direct descendants of caliphs or Abraham while Sunni were more flexible, leading to the conflict of choosing the next ruler
  • Apr 24, 661

    Umayyad Caliphate Empire

    Established after death of Muhammed.
  • Apr 24, 691

    Dome of the Rock Construction

    Finished being built in Jerusalem, was made to divert the attention away from the Holy Rock of Mecca.
  • Period: Apr 28, 714 to Apr 29, 877

    Carolingian Dynasty

    Crowning and beginning the rule of Charlemagne
  • Oct 10, 732

    Battle of the Tours

    Conflict between Frankish and Burgundians (Muslims) from invading. Stops the spread of Islam into Western Europe.
  • Apr 26, 750

    Abbasid Empire

    Take over Muslim empire from the Umayyads. Rules as caliphs.
  • Apr 26, 762

    Baghdad as New Capitol

    Baghdad is established as new capitol during the Abbasid Caliphs' reign.
  • Apr 28, 789

    Carolingian (Charlemagne) Renaissance

    First baby steps out of the dark ages; significant development in literature (writing), art, architecture with Charlemagne's legislation on education throughout the Frankish kingdom.
  • Apr 28, 803

    Pax Nicephori

    Peace treaty in which the current Byzantine emperor Nikephoros I (Eastern Roman Empire, but technically, the Roman Empire as a whole) recognizes Charlemagne as a legitimate ruler.
  • Apr 28, 840

    Carolginian-Abbasid Diplomatic Relations

    Established with Harun Al Rashid (current general at the time) for support (military cooperation, mutual friendship between the two nations)