Medieval Europe & Japan under the Shoguns

End of western Roman Empire

476

Romulus Augustulus septs down

Medieval Period

Period: 476 to Dec 25, 1500

Also Known as Middle Ages

Pope Gregory elected

590

Pope Gregory is commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great

Beginning of Viking Raids on England

Dec 24, 793

The Vikings were from the 8th to the 11th century

Charlemagne is Emperor of Holy Roman Empire

Dec 24, 800

Charlemagne became king of the Franks he was called 'Charles the Great'

Vikings raid of Europe

Dec 24, 888

The Vikings were from the 8th to the 11th century

Feudalism Began

Dec 24, 900

Feudalism was a system whereby nobles provided protection to the majority of the people