Medieval Europe

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  • 476

    The Fall of the Roman Empire

    Germanic People invaded the western Roman Empire.
  • Period: 590 to 1000

    Early Middle Ages

    This age began with the fall of Rome.
  • 800

    Charlemagne crowned as Holy Roman Emperor

    Charlemagne was crowned the Holy Roman Emperor because the Pope needed Protection.
  • Period: 1000 to 1200

    High Middle Ages

    Creation of France, England, Germany and the forming of Europe as we know it today.
  • 1064

    The Battle of Hastings

    The conflict the ended the Anglo-Saxon England rule and the beginning of the Norman rule.
  • Period: 1200 to 1500

    Late Middle Ages

    This was a period of great civil unrest.
  • 1215

    The Magna Carta was Signed

    A document to show that everyone (even the king) is subject to the law.
  • 1444

    Gutenberg Invents Printing Press

    This allowed for mass production of books and other things that needed to be printed.
  • Period: 1509 to 1547

    King Henry VIII ruled England

    He is well known for the English Reformation (and having six wives).
  • 1534

    King Henry VIII started the ‘Church of England’

    He started this so he could divorce his then wife.