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410
Rome falls
The Roman Empire has been split into two sections. The Western Roman Empire is still ruled by Rome. In 410 the Visogoth king, Alaric, attacks Rome for three days. In 476 the last Roman emperor, Romulus Augustus, is thrown out of Rome by German invader Odoacer. -
412
Eastern Roman Empire continues
Emperor Constantine I has made Constantinople his capital in 330. About 412, protective walls are built to keep the city safe from invaders. Justinian I rules from 527- 565. He wants to reunite the western and eastern empires, but cannot do so. -
Jan 1, 714
Charles Martel
Defeats the Moors at Battle of Tours. Before the battle, he takes property and donates it to the church -
Jan 1, 732
Battle of tours
732-Battle of Tour-Stops Islamic Expansion into western Europe -
Jan 1, 741
Muslim invasion halted
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treaty of verdan
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son of charlemagne
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Barbrc invision
Barbaric tribes come into the Roman lands to steal and to find better places to live. Such groups include the Anglo-Saxons, the Vandals, the Visogoths, and the Huns. Some keep moving to new areas. Some settle and make their conquered lands their home. -
A divided kingdom.
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Charlemagne rules
Charles Martel's grandson, Charlemagne, becomes the new Frank king. He desires to spread Christianity. As he conquers land, he extends his faith. He is crowned "Emperor of the Romans" in 800 by Pope Leo III. Charlemagne dies in 814. The first castles are built around this time. -
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Frankish Empire