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Period: 1 CE to
A.D. 1 – Early 1500s: Timeline of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
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800
Rise of the Roman Empire
Emperor Charlemagne, a Frankish ruler of France and Germany who united much of Western and Central Europe. He was crowned Roman emperor by Pope Leo III, beginning the Holy Roman Empire, in modern day Germany. -
843
Germany Emerges
The Frankish empire falls apart, and Germany emerges as a separate kingdom. -
900
Magyars Overrun Austria
The Magyars from Hungary overrun and conquer Austria -
955
Otto 1 Defeats Magyars
German king Otto I defeats the Magyars, and Austria comes under German rule -
962
King Otto I
German King Otto I, traditionally known as Otto the Great, was crowned Roman emperor after gaining control of northern Italy. Otto the Great is recognized as the father of German culture, he also brought the church under his control. -
1250
Collapse of the Holy Roman Empire
The death of Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen marks the 'virtual' end of the Holy Roman Empire. The empire collapsed into independent princely, regional territories. -
1291
Rise of the Swiss Confederation
The First Swiss confederation was formed between rural communities in Switzerland near the Alps -
1300
Switzerland Trade Route
Switzerland was an important trade route for traders who seeked to commerce between Asia and Northern Europe, and trade gradually became more popular -
1438
Habsburg Dynasty
Albert I was the Duke of Austria, and later became the King of Germany, his bloodline began the royal dynasty and house of Habsburg based in Austria. The house of Habsburg is considered one of the most influential and distinguished royal family in Europe, namely in the middle ages. -
1499
Swiss Independence from German Empire
The Swabian Wars led to Switzerland's independence from the German empire. The first parliament was formed in Switzerland, which consisted of representatives who met to consult and vote on political issues. -
1517
Martin Luther
Martin Luther, a German theologian, disputed against traditional practices and views of the Catholic church, through his ideas he gave birth to the Protestant Reformation. Moreover, this sparked the split of Protestants from Catholic Church.
