Medieval Europe events By mmagaramombe 476 The fall of the Roman Empire 508 Frankish King (Clovis) is baptized as a christian Period: 590 to 1000 early Roman Empire Started with Rome, Vikings began to invade and Charlemagne created the Holy Roman Empire 752 King Pepin helps Pope Stepphin II defeat Lombards 800 Charlemagne crowned as Holy Roman Emperor