Dark Ages

By 16arh56
  • Period: 250 to

    Dark Ages

  • Emperor Constantine
    300

    Emperor Constantine

    became an Emperor
  • Battle of Milvian Bridge
    312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    Roman Emperors Constantine and Maxentius on 28th October.
  • Council of Nicea OUTCOME
    325

    Council of Nicea OUTCOME

    Was convened to settle a number of issues from a widespread Church that no longer faces the spectre of persecution. This created the New Testament.
  • Hajia Sophia
    360

    Hajia Sophia

    Cathedral of the city in Constantinopal.
  • Fall of the Roman Empire: OUTCOME
    376

    Fall of the Roman Empire: OUTCOME

    Large numbers of Goths crossed the Danube, and gained power. This set in motion 1000 years of chaos because no one had any protection or services.
  • Alaric
    410

    Alaric

    Sacked Rome, and was a legendary ruler of the Swedes.
  • Clovis
    466

    Clovis

    First king of the Franks to unite all of the Franmkish tribes under one ruler
  • Odoacer
    476

    Odoacer

    First barbarian King of Italy, and the day he claimed power is considered the end of the Western Roman Empire.
  • Theodora and Justinian
    527

    Theodora and Justinian

    Theoadora was wife of Justinian and was crowned Emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
  • The Plague: OUTCOME
    541

    The Plague: OUTCOME

    Was on of the most devasting pandemics to sweep through Europe. THe plague made is impossible to reunite the Empire.
  • Bede
    Sep 30, 672

    Bede

    Was an English monk at the Northumbrian Monastery of Saint Peter at Monkwearmouth and of its companion monastery.
  • Battle of Tours OUTCOME
    Sep 30, 732

    Battle of Tours OUTCOME

    Was fought on October 10 between forces under the Frankish leader Charles Martel and a massive invading Islamic army.
    This stopped the spread of Islam into Europe.
  • Charles Martel "The Hammer"

    Charles Martel "The Hammer"

    Military and political leader who ruled all of the Frankish Kingdoms by the end of his time.
  • Alfred the Great

    Alfred the Great

    Was King of Wesses, and successfully defended his kingdom against Vikings.
  • Ivar Boneless

    Ivar Boneless

    Was a Viking leader and also a berseker. Ruled an area of modern day Denmark.
  • Charlemagne

    Charlemagne

    Was the King of Franks, and King of Italy in 774.
  • St. Benedict

    St. Benedict

    Was a Christian saint, honored by the Anglican Church and Catholic Church.
  • Holy Roman Empire

    Holy Roman Empire

    Complex of European territories uner the rule of the Franksih who bore the title of Roman emperor.
  • Vikings Raid OUTCOME

    Vikings Raid OUTCOME

    Attacked on the Monastery at Lindisfarne off of England's cost.
    This signalled the beginning of the Viking Age.