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312
(OUTCOME) Battle of Milvian Bridge
Constantine won this battle against Maxentius which eventually led him to be the sole ruler of the Roman Empire.This was the beginning of Constantine converting to Christianity. -
325
(OUTCOME) Council of Nicea
Council of Nicea resulted in the first Christian doctrine. -
410
(OUTCOME) Fall of Roman Empire
The Visigoths led by Alaric breached the walls of Rome. They burned and stole as they went across the city. This took three days but eventually it led to the roman empire being in the hands of someone other than the romans. -
476
Odoacer
He was the first non Roman leader after 476. Odoacer became the first king of Italy in 476. -
537
Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia was created in 537 as a representation of an Eastern Orthodox Cathedral. -
565
(OUTCOME) Justinian
Justinian conquered a lot of the former Roman Empire while he also created many laws and the Haija Sophia. His reign was cut short by the spread of the Plague which ended up killing him in the end. -
Oct 10, 732
(OUTCOME) Battle of Tours
The Franks led by Charles Martel defeated the Islamic army led by Rahman. It preserved Christianity as the main religion in Europe. -
Viking Raids
The Vikings used shallow boats and did hit and runs on several cities. -
(OUTCOME) The Plague
The Plague killed an estimated 75 to 200 million people. It made the Dark Ages all the more terrible. Justinian died as a result of the plague. -
Ivar the Boneless
He was a viking leader who ruled present day Denmark and Sweden. He led the Great Heathen Army. -
St. Benedict
He is a Christian Saint honored by the Anglican Church. -
Alfred the Great
He successfully defended his kingdom against viking raids. He ruled from April 871 to October 26 899. Throughout his life he suffered from an unknown illness. -
Charlemagne
King of the Franks from 768-814. Charlemagne was crowned on December 25, 800. -
Charlemagne Crowning
He was crowned the emperor of the Romans.
