Medieval Europe

  • 590

    Christianity adopted in most areas of Western Europe.

  • Jan 1, 632

    Death of the Prophet Muhummad.

    After this, the beginning of the Arab expansionism and the spread of Islam began.
  • Jan 1, 800

    Charlemagne is crowned emperor.

  • Jan 1, 850

    Three field system of crop rotation spread throughout Europe.

  • Jan 1, 1000

    Castles become common throughout Europe.

  • Jan 1, 1066

    William of Normandy defeats King Harold at Hastings.

  • Jan 1, 1095

    First Crusade

  • Jan 1, 1099

    End Of The First Crusade

  • Jan 1, 1140

    First Gothic Buildings

  • Jan 1, 1147

    Second Crusade

  • Jan 1, 1149

    End Of The Second Crusadae

  • Jan 1, 1190

    Third Crusade

  • Jan 1, 1215

    King John Of England is forced to sign the Magna Carta.

  • Jan 1, 1348

    Black Death Arrives In Europe.

  • Jan 1, 1381

    Peasant Uprising In England.

  • Jan 1, 1431

    Joan Of Arc Burnt At The Stake In Rouen, France.

  • Jan 1, 1455

    Gutenberg Bible printed in Mainz, Germany