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Period: 400 to Jan 1, 1400
The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages are also referred to as the Medeival period. The Medieval Period extended from the late 400s to the late 1300s CE (around 900 years). -
476
The fall of rome.
The collapse of the Roman Empire by the plundering of the city of rome by an invading tribe, the Vandals. -
507
Franks defeat Visgoths
The Franks under Clovis defeat the Visigoths in the Battle of Vouillé, forcing them to retreat into Spain. -
527
Justinian 1 becomes eastern roman emperor.
He was most remembered for his Code of Civil Law and retaking Rome from the Ostrogoths. -
Aug 1, 732
Roman warriors The Franks defeat the Muslum Moors
The Romans are lead by Charles Martell, and stop the muslum advance. The Moors withdrew from the war, and the Franks won. -
Jan 1, 1099
The First Crusade
Expidition by western Christianity to regain Jerusalem (the holy land) from the Muslims on the urging of Pope Urban II. -
Jan 1, 1347
The Bubonic Plague becomes a pandemic.
A contagious, often fatal epidemic disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, transmitted from person to person plagued Europe. An estimated 20% - 40% of the population is thought to have perished within the first year. -
Beginning of Charlemagne's reign.
Charlemagne engaged in many reforms of Frankish governance, but he continued also in many traditional practices, such as the division of the kingdom among sons. -
Gregory the Great becomes Pope.
Gregory is well known for his writings, which were more prolific than those of any of his predecessors as pope. -
Justian 1 publishes Code of Civil Law
Compiled centuries of legal writings and imperial pronouncements into three parts of one body of law.
