Middle Ages: Politcal

By MissKester
  • 476

    The Fall of the Roman Empire

    Rome had ruled Europe, but now local kings and ruler were vying for power. This marks the beginning of the Middle Ages.
  • 481

    Clovis Becomes King of the Franks

    Clovis united most of the Frankish tribes that were part of Roman Province of Gaul
  • 732

    Battle of Tours

    The Franks defeat the Muslims turning back Islam from Europe
  • 800

    Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor

    Charlemagne united much of Western Europe and is considered the father of both the French and the German Monarchies.
  • 1066

    William of Normandy

    a French Duke conquers England in the Battle of Hastings. He became King of England and changed the country forever.
  • 1189

    Richard I, becomes King of England

    Richard the Lion Heart
  • 1337

    The Hundred Years War begins

    Between England and France for control of the French throne
  • 1444

    Printing Press was invented

    German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press. This will signal the start of the Renaissance.
  • 1453

    The Ottoman Empire captures the city of Constantinople.

    This signals the end of the Eastern Roman Empire also known as Byzantium.