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476
The Fall of Rome
The fall of Rome marks the beginning of the Middle Ages. The Emperor Romulus was overthrown by the barbarian war king Odoacer. This even marks the end of one period, and the beginning of another. -
570
Muhammad is Born
The Prophet of Islam Abū al-Qāsim Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib ibn Hāshim, was born into the world sometime in 570 AD in Mecca, Arabia. Necca was considered the Holy City -
Mar 7, 622
Spread of Islam
Prophet Mohammad and his followers start their journey from Mecca to Medina called Hijra. This marks the beginning of the Islamic Calendar. -
Oct 15, 732
Battle of Tours
The Franks defeated the Muslims which in turn drove Islam from European lands and showing dominance over the land -
Dec 16, 1096
First Crusade
Start of the First Crusade. The Crusades were wars between the Holy Roman Empire and the Muslims over the Holy Land. There would be several Crusades over the next 200 years. -
Dec 16, 1206
Mongol Empire Created
The Mongol Empire was formed by the fearsome Ghengis Khan. He was a very ruthless leader and would take over anything that he could. -
Sep 8, 1215
Signing of the Magna Carta
King John of England signs the Magna Carta. This document gave the people some rights and said the king was not above the law. -
Dec 16, 1337
Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years War begins between England and France for control of the French throne. -
May 7, 1347
Bubonic Plauge
The Bubonic Plauge or Black Death has reached Europe as is killing most of their peope. The medicine is too basic to stop the plauge. -
Dec 16, 1482
Leonardo Da Vinci Painted The Last Supper
Da Vinci paints the well know Last Supper painting. It depicts Jesus and his disciples easting together for the last time. -
Dec 9, 1500
The Renaissance Begins
The Renaissance period begins in Europe. It marks the end of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance was a term coined by Petrarch which means a rebirth of classical Greek and Romand ideals. -
The Bitrth of a New King
Clovis becomes King of the Franks. He was the first king of soon to be France. Clovis united most of the Frankish tribes that were part of Roman Province of Gaul. He was the king that followed Christianity. -
Charlemagne is crowned Holy Royal Emperor
Formally the King of the Franks, King Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor then united must of Western Europe and is considered the father of French and German Monarchies -
Vikings Begin to Invade Europe
Vikings from the Scandanavian lands begin to invade Europe and dont cease until 1042 -
Alfred the Great Becomes King
Alfred the Great becomes the new king of United England. Many new laws and a religion were formed -
Alfred the Great Drives Vikings from England
Alfred the Great fought back against the vikings and with sucession drove them out of England. -
Henry the 1st Assumes the Throne
Henry the 1st assumes the throne which in turn he became the founder of the medival german state. -
Otto the Great Defeats the Magyars
Otto the Great who was the son of Henry the 1st defeated the Magyars in the Battle of Lechfield. The prevented the Hungarians assault on Central Europe -
Otto the Great Crowned Holy Roman Emperor
After about 40 years of living Otto the Great son of Henry the 1st became the Holy Roman Emperor until his death in 973 -
Peace and Truce Movement
Formation of Peace and Truce movement by the Catholic Church. The first of its kind movement in the Medieval Europe for the control of society using non-violet means.
