Feudal Europe

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  • 500

    Clovis

    Clovis
    Clovis conquers France and Belgium converting them to Catholisism
  • Period: 500 to Jan 1, 1500

    FEUDAL EUROPE

  • Jan 1, 622

    Mohammed founds the Islam in Medina Arabia

    This event was the introduction to the later Wars between Moslems and Christianity, the Crusades (11th-12th century) and the fall of the Byzantium and Ottoman empires (15th century).
  • Nov 13, 750

    The first great English epic poem Beowulf is written

    It is a Christian poem that exemplifies early medieval society in England and shows roots in Old Testament Law
  • Nov 13, 1025

    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.
  • Nov 13, 1099

    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
  • Nov 13, 1152

    1st Reich

    Frederick I of Germany entitles his realm the "Holy Roman Empire," in an attempt to bring prestige back to the German throne.
  • Nov 13, 1187

    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
  • Nov 13, 1189

    Richard The Lionhearted 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.
  • Nov 13, 1204

    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.
  • Nov 13, 1347

    Black Death begins

    Causes Ruckess and economic destruction in western Europe. Kills 1/3 of the population
  • Nov 13, 1492

    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.

  • Otto the Great is crowned king in Germany

    He is responsible for Germany's strength through the latter part of the eleventh century. Otto establishes a pattern of resistance to political fragmentation and a close alliance with the Church.