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529
Benedictine Order
The first monastic order, the Benedictine Order was founded in 529, in Monte Cassino. -
756
Papal State
The Papal State was formed, which means the pope weren't just a religious leader from that date but the head, the ruler of a state. -
1054
The Great Schism
The Roman Catholic Church with the pope at the helm and the Eastern Orthodox Church became religious enemies. -
1066
Battle of Hastings
The duke of Normandy, William the Conqueror won the battle against England and conquered the territory. -
1075
Dictatus Papae
Gregory VII published a list of new rules about the rights of the pope. -
1077
Walk to Canossa
Henry IV walked to Canossa in order to "force" the pope to forgive him after he was excommunicated. -
1187
Battle of Hattin
Sultan Saladin managed to defeat the Christians and took back Jerusalem. -
1215
Magna Carta Libertatum
This is a document with 67 points, which actually controls the king himself and sets rules for him. -
1295
Model Parliament
Edward I. called the Model Parliament in order to conquer Wales together. -
1302
Estates General
The French court, The Estates General was called together for the same reason as in the case of Model Parliament; to lauch a war.