The Middle Ages - Western World

The last Western Roman Emperor is deposed.

476

Romulus Augustulus was an emperor (alleged usurper) reigning over the Western Roman Empire from 31 October AD 475 until 4 September AD 476. His deposition by Odoacer traditionally marks the end of the Western Roman Empire, the fall of ancient Rome, and the beginning of the Middle Ages in Western Europe.

Fall of the Western Roman Empire

476

It was the process of decline in the Western Roman Empire in which it failed to enforce its rule, and its vast territory was divided into numerous successor polities. The Roman Empire lost the strengths that had allowed it to exercise effective control. Romulus was the Roman emperor in the west and was overthrown by the Germanic leader Odoacer how was the first barbarian leader.

The Vikings began attacking Christians.

Feb 1, 793

So scholar today believe that it wasn't because of religion they attack them because the vikings had many gods so it was easy to accept the christians gods as well but they attack because they where quiet wealthy and poorly defened. Most of these attacks happened in the 793-1066

Charlemagne is crowned as Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.

Dec 25, 800

Charlemagne was crowned as Emperor by Pope Leo III on 25 December 800, but his dominions were divided between his heirs, with the eastern portions ultimately reunited under Otto I. After Pope John XII asked Otto for military assistance, Otto secured a papal coronation for what would become the Holy Roman Empire.

The Normans conquer England.

Feb 1, 1066

The Norman conquest of England was the 11th century invasion and occupation of England by an army of Norman, Breton, and French soldiers led by Duke William II of Normandy, later styled as William the Conqueror.

The Mongols invade Afghanistan, Persia, Russia, parts of Eastern Europe and China.

Feb 1, 1255

However, in 1255 that peace would end. The Great Khan, Mongke, put his brother Hulagu Khan in charge of an army whose goals were to conquer Persia, Syria, and Egypt, as well as to destroy the Abbasid Caliphate. The campaign’s goal appears to be a complete destruction of Islam. Hulagu himself even had a very deep hatred for everything attached to Islam. Much of this came from his Buddhist and Christian advisors who influenced his policies.

The last (ninth) Crusade fail

Feb 1, 1271

The Ninth Crusade, which is sometimes grouped with the Eighth Crusade, is commonly considered to be the last major medieval Crusade to the Holy Land. It took place in 1271–1272. Louis IX of France's failure to capture Tunis in the Eighth Crusade led Henry III of England's son Edward to sail to Acre in what is known as the Ninth Crusade. The Ninth Crusade saw several impressive victories for Edward over Baibars.