Major Events of the Middle Ages

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  • 476

    Fall of the Roman Empire

    Decline of the Roman Empire. Dark Ages begin.
  • Nov 1, 732

    Charles Martel

    Charles Martel stops Muslim's advance in West Europe.
  • Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    Fought between William II of Normandy and Harold II of England. Harold's death ended the war.
  • Nov 1, 1095

    Crusades Begin

    Pope Urban II creates the first Crusade with a goal to restore Christian access to Holy Places, such as Jerusalem.
  • Nov 1, 1215

    Magna Carta

    First document forced onto the King of England in order to limit his power and give them privileges. This had great influence on how our gov't was created in America.
  • Nov 1, 1315

    The Great Famine

    Bad weather in 1315 led to poor crop production and eventually led to millions dead in Europe.
  • Nov 1, 1337

    Hundred Years' War

    A series of battles consisting of England and France to control French throne from 1337 to 1453.
  • Nov 1, 1347

    Black Plague

    One of the most devastating events in human history. Killed and estimated 75 to 200 million people, believed to of originated from rats.
  • Nov 1, 1453

    End of Hundred Year's War

    Hundred Year's War ends with the French winning.

  • Charlemagne's Empire

    Carolingian Empire begins led by Charlemagne, or Charles the Great. Origin of France and Germany.

  • Treaty Ends Charlemagne's Empire

    Treaty of Verdun ends Charlemagne's Empire and divides.