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511
Clovis
Clovis was born on 466 in Tournai, Belgium and was the King of the Franks and is often considered the founder of France. Clovis would become the first King to rule over all the Frankish tribes and become a firm ally of the Byzantine Empire and Christian King, also he extended his authority from north and west to sothward to Pyrnees. He also defeted the Alemani, Burgundians and Visigoths. His death on November 27th 511 in Paris, France also marked the end of the expansion of the Franks. -
565
Justinian
Justinian was born in Tauresium, Macedonia and was the emperor of the Byzantine Empire. His greatest achivement was his completion of the Codex of Justinion, which brought all the Roman laws together and put them into a single text which would hold the force of law. He also started a significant campaign to retake africa from the vandals and italy from the goths.
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Oct 10, 732
The Battle Of Tours
The Battle of Tours was a battle fought between Franks lead by Charles Martel and the army invading Islamic lead by Emir Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi Abd al Rahman, and the ultimate defeat of the Islamic army and death of Emir. The significance of the battle was that it secured the status of Christanity in Europe, and it halted the Islamic conquest of Europe. It also assured political dominance of the Franks in Europe at large. -
Jan 1, 793
Viking Invasions
The Vikings who invaded Europe from 793 CE-1066 CE came from countries like Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. At this time no place seemed safe, especailly Monastaries which was they're favourite to raid since the loot could be found within the walls. For centuries there was barely a church left as they were either destroyed or looted never.These Invasions are significant because during these invasions they found lands that would become some of the best and most orginized states in Europe. -
Jan 28, 814
Charlemagne
Charlamagne was born on 742 in Francia. He was the medieval emporer form 768 to 814. Charlamagne was significant because he wanted to unite all of the Germanic people into one Kingdom and also to convert all his subjects to Christianity. He would also become the first Holy Roman Emperor by encouraging arts, culture, education and Religion to his people. Charlamagne died on January 28th 814 in Aachen, Germany. -
Jan 1, 1054
East-West Schism
The East-West Schism of 1054 is seperation of the eastern Christan chruch and the Western church. The two popes of these churches vowed that they would not speak to each other, this was lifted 1965. This is significant because this conflict is to this day and we still have two seperate churches.This has lead to amunosity which has these groups in constant conflict. -
Oct 14, 1066
Norman Conquest of England
The Norman conquest of England was the invasion and occupation of England by William the Conqueror. This is significant because many native englishmen lost their land and many more migrated out of england. This lead to the elimination of slavery, the english aristocracy and the church lost almost all of its grip in england. This event changed the course england was heading massively. -
Jan 20, 1088
University of Bologna
The University of Bologna is considered the first and oldest univeristy in Europe. At first the universtiy taught civil and common law then also added medicine, This really helped the modernization and growth of Europe. -
Jan 1, 1122
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor was one of the most powerful and influential people during the middle ages. She recieved that status beause she inherited a very large and rich piece of land called the Aquitaine. She then married the King of France then later on the King of England, as well as her being a type of advisor for two of her children who also became Kings of England, this solidified her influence and power.She is significant because she changed the outcome of Europe by influenceing others.
