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Period: 476 to Jan 28, 1350
Medieval Ages
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Apr 2, 742
Charlemagne Impacts History
Charlemagne changed medieval europe significantly. Because he spread chrisitianity across Europe and of his wide-reaching achievememts, he was crowned Emperor by Pope Leo lll in 800AD. He was the first emperor to rule the continent since the fall of Rome and rivaled the successful Byzantine Empire. Charlemagne helped start Europe's cultural rebirth after the dark ages. He also incorporated the same reforms everywhere he ruled which created a common identity from southern Spain to eastern Germany -
Jan 30, 1028
William The Conqueror
William The Conqueror was the last successful invader of England. The major significance of William was fusing norman french and old english. This over time, helped develop modern english. He also impacted English politics and culture.
"Assuredly in his time, men suffered grievous oppression and manifold injuries. He caused castles to be built which were a sore burden to the poor."
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Jan 30, 1095
The First Crusade
The crusades were various religious conquests with the purpose of regaining the 'holy land' (Jerusalem). Pope Urban ll began these conquests by lauching the first crusade. Pope Urban ll wanted to re-unit Europe. The first crusade was significant because it was the only crusade in which the christains were successful in taking Jerusalem. Although this victory was short lived, it encouraged the spread of christian authority throughout Europe. -
Jan 30, 1144
The Second Crusade
The second crusade was launched by Pope Eugen lll and was the first of the crusades to be led by European kings. Mostly Conrad lll of Germany and Louis Vll of France which were both defeated. The second crusade was significant because it was the first real sign of the decay of the Crusaders States in the Middle East. After this defeat, Jerusalem was weakly protected which resulted in the call for the Third Crusade. The crusades represented an example that fused religion and warfare in a new way. -
Jan 30, 1343
Geoffrey Chaucer and his significance
1343 – 25 October 1400. Chaucer is one of the very few writers in middle english whose work has survived to this day. His greatest work, The Canterbury Tales, has become an important English collection of writings that all historians should be familiar with. Canterbury Tales shows the evolution of 14th century Europe and it also was setting the stage for what England would eventually become. Chaucer also gave us insight to religious controversies and social change throughout Europe. -
Jan 30, 1348
The Black Death
asted from 1348–50. The Black Death decimated the culture and economic aspects of Europe. The significance of the Black Death was the abolishment of feudalism. It also evolved Europe to make it truly dominate the world. The Black Death ultimately led to the rebirth of Europe, the Renaissance, the age of reason and the age of exploration. To conclude, it set the foundation to the world that we know today. "No doctor's advice, no medicine could overcome or alleviate this disease," (Boccaccio) -
The Viking Age.
From 793 AD to 1066 AD. In 793 AD, Scandinavian Norsemen destroyed the abbey on Lindisfame, a well known education center thus began the viking age. Vikings were significant in medieval history because they were amazing explorers and connected a lot of cities together through trade routes. Due to their natural abilities on the water, they found lands that were previously unknown. The significant outcomes of viking conquest is; taking over Russia Sicily and some principalities in spain and France -
Fuedalism
Feudalism in Europe occured from the 9th century to the 15th century. During his reign, King William couldn't keep his people from rebelling and he couldn't take care of all his land. So he developed Feudalism. The significance of Feudalism was stabilizing Europe during the time where no other system was available. It was a system of structuring the society around relationship based on holding land in exchange for labor or services.
