Medieval Europe

By Elloise1712
  • 476

    The fall of the Roman Empire

    Rome had ruled much of Europe. Now much of the land would fall into confusion as local kings and rulers tried to grab power. This is the start of the Dark Ages or the Middle Ages.
  • 481

    Clovis becomes king

    Clovis becomes King of the Franks. Clovis united most of the Frankish tribes that were part of Roman Province of Gaul.
  • 570

    Muhammad, prophet of Islam is born.

  • Jan 1, 732

    The Franks defeat the Muslims

    Battle of Tours. The Franks defeat the Muslims turning back Islam from Europe.
  • Jan 1, 800

    Charlemagne, is crowned emperor

    Charlemagne, King of the Franks, is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne united much of Western Europe and is considered the father of both the French and the German Monarchies.
  • Jan 1, 832

    Vikings invade Europe

    Vikings from the Scandinavian lands (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden) begin to invade northern Europe. They would continue until 1042.
  • Jan 1, 896

    Alfred the Great, King of England, turns back the Viking invaders

  • Jan 1, 1066

    - William of Normandy, a French Duke, conquers England in the Battle of Hastings. He became King of England and changed the country forever.

  • Jan 1, 1096

    Start of the First Crusade. The Crusades were wars between the Holy Roman Empire and the Muslims over the Holy Land. There would be several Crusades over the next 200 years.

  • Jan 1, 1189

    Richard I, Richard the Lionheart, becomes King of England.

  • Jan 1, 1206

    The Mongol Empire is founded by Genghis Khan.

  • Jan 1, 1215

    King John of England signs the Magna Carta. This document gave the people some rights and said the king was not above the law.

  • Jan 1, 1271

    Marco Polo leaves on his famous journey to explore Asia