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Period: 476 to Jan 1, 1300
The Dark Ages
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Jan 1, 772
The Frankish Conquests
Between the years of 772-814 the Frankish conquered all of Germany's lands and all of Northern Italy under the reign of Charlemagne. This expanded the Frankish empire to the east and west and allowed for further expansion to other regions and countries. -
Oct 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings was fought over the rivalry succession of the English throne after King Edward's death. William, the Duke of Normandy, and Harold, a friend of the late Edward, both claimed rights to the English throne. William quickly won the battle and was crowned king of England. This battle was later given the nickname of "the battle that changed history" because it directly and indirectly changed the law, language and culture of England. -
Sep 23, 1122
Concordat of Worms
The Concordat of Worms was an agreement between the Pope and the emperor. It ended the power struggles between the church and the government and left both parties happy with the results. Both sides were given certain freedoms and powers but were equal for both. -
Oct 21, 1209
Oxford
Students left Oxford because of turmoil of the University of Cambridge. -
Holy Roman Emperor
Charlemagne is crowned by the Pope as the first Holy Roman Emperor. -
Capetian Rule over France
During the period between 987 and 1328, the Capetian kings ruled over France. They built up France from small territorial regions to larger, powerful regions. -
Lombard Invasion
The Lombards take advantage of Italy's weakness due to wars with the Ostrogoths and Eastern Roman Empire. They were opposed by Pope Gregory I and were sent to the Franks. -
Life of Otto I the Great
Otto the Great lived from 936 to 973 and was considered to be the founder of the Holy Roman Empire and was crowned an emperor by the Pope in 962.
