Medieval Europe & Japan under the Shoguns By AM59866 476 End of the Western Roman Empire Romulus Agustulus steps down Period: 500 to Dec 25, 1501 medieveal period Also known as Middle Ages 590 pope Gregory the 1st is ellected Pope Gregory reformed the church Dec 24, 793 viking raids begining of the viking raids on England Dec 24, 800 Charles the great king of the Franks Charles the great becomes the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Dec 24, 888 viking raids vikings raid europe Dec 24, 900 feudalisim began