The middle ages in Europe

By Auro965
  • 1025

    The Byzantine aristocracy gains control over the government

    The Byzantine aristocracy gains control over the government
    They limit the freedom of the peasantry, thereby beginning the destruction of the economic base of Byzantine civilization.
  • 1066

    The Battle of Hastings

    The Battle of Hastings
    Feudalism arrived to England .The defeat of the Anglo-Saxon King Harold at the battle of Hastings by William the Conqueror of Normandy led to a full-scale invasion. England was then ruled by William and his barons, and a feudal system was imposed upon the country.
  • 1099

    First Crusade captures Jerusalem

    First Crusade captures Jerusalem
    The crusaders of the First Crusade capture Jerusalem, killing its Muslim inhabitants. The Crusaders divide their new territories into four principalities.
  • 1152

    1st Reich

    1st Reich
    Frederick I of Germany entitles his realm the "Holy Roman Empire," in an attempt to bring prestige back to the German throne.
  • 1187

    3rd Crusade

    3rd Crusade
    Muslims recapture Jerusalem, and the Third Crusade is ordered. It is led by German Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, French King Philip Augustus and English King Richard the Lionhearted. It is not successful.
  • 1189

    Richard The Lionheart becomes King of England

    Richard The Lionheart becomes King of England
    Rules for 10 years only present in the country a total of six months. His rule exemplifes the strength of the governmental foundations set up by Henry II. During Richard's absence, ministers take care of administration and help to raise taxes for the support of the crusades.
  • 1204

    4th Crusade

    4th Crusade
    The sack of Constantinople causes a firm Byzantine hatred of the West. King John of England loses Normandy and the surrounding area to the French king, Philip Augustus.
  • 1215

    Declaration of Magna Carta

    Declaration of Magna Carta
    The Magna Carta Libertatum, or the Great Charter of Liberties of England was originally issued in 1215 AD. This charter is considered to be the first step towards the constitutional government of England. The Charter of Magna Carta restricted the power of the Emperor and proved the importance of a Constitution.
  • 1347

    Black Death begins

    Black Death begins
    Causes Ruckess and economic destruction in western Europe. Kills 1/3 of the population.
  • 1492

    Queen Isabella and Kind Ferdinand Annex granada

    Queen Isabella and Kind Ferdinand Annex granada
    expel all Jews from Spain and seek overseas expansion (for example, as patrons of Christopher Columbus). The flow of American gold and silver through Spain, the conquest of Mexico and Peru and superiority on the battlefield make Spain the most powerful state in Europe.