Middle age

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  • The fall of the Western Roman Empire
    476

    The fall of the Western Roman Empire

    This is an important date, because it marked the beginning of the middle ages.
  • Coronation of Charlemagne
    800

    Coronation of Charlemagne

    This is important, because it basically revived the idea of christianity in europe.
  • Battle of Hastings
    1066

    Battle of Hastings

    This was important, because William, the conqueror defeated England, which resulted in an Norman conquest of England.
  • Period: 1096 to 1291

    The Crusades

    This was a military campaign, which was launched by Western Europeans to reclaim the Holy land, from Muslim rule. Also introduced the ideas of trades between Europe and the Middle-east
  • Children' s crusades
    1212

    Children' s crusades

    This was a part of The Crusades, but children participated in it. Many children were sold into slavery after these ended.
  • Magna Carta
    1215

    Magna Carta

    The Magna carta was signed by King John in 1215. It guaranteed certain rights to nobles.
  • The Black Death
    1347

    The Black Death

    The black death was one of the biggest pandemics in human history, it caused the death of millions of people in europe.
  • The fall of Constantinapole
    1453

    The fall of Constantinapole

    This was a significant date, because it marked the end of the Byzantine empire. It had a huge impact on european trade, politics and culture.
  • Battle of Bosworth
    1485

    Battle of Bosworth

    This is important, because it marked the end of the Wars of Roses and the beggining of the Tudor dynasty in England. Led the political stability.
  • Christopher Columbus reaches America
    1492

    Christopher Columbus reaches America

    Christopher Columbus reaches America during his voyages. This event marked the end of the middle ages.