Dark Ages

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  • Period: 250 to

    Dark Ages

  • 300

    Emperor Constantine

    Emperor Constantine
    became an Emperor
  • 312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    Battle of Milvian Bridge
    Roman Emperors Constantine and Maxentius on 28th October.
  • 325

    Council of Nicea OUTCOME

    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.
  • 360

    Hajia Sophia

    Hajia Sophia
    Cathedral of the city in Constantinopal.
  • 376

    Fall of the Roman Empire: OUTCOME

    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.
  • 410

    Alaric

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

    Clovis

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

    Odoacer

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

    Theodora and Justinian

    Theodora and Justinian
    Theoadora was wife of Justinian and was crowned Emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
  • 541

    The Plague: OUTCOME

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

    Bede

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

    Battle of Tours OUTCOME

    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.