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476
Fall of the Western Roman Empire
it is a significant date, because it is the end of the classical era and the beginning of the middle ages in Europe. -
622
Founding of Islam
It is important, because the founding of Islam had a huge impact on the Middle East -
756
Papal States
It was a significant date in the Middle Ages, because the Papal States allowed the pope to have a territorial base which allowed to exercise political authority -
800
Coronation of Charlemagne
It is a significant date, because it meant the beginning of a new era in Europe and it was the estabilishment of a new political order. -
1066
The Battle of Hastings
The battle of Hastings marked the start of the Norman rule in England. The battle was on the 14th of October in 1066. Between the Normans ( led by William the Conqueror) and the Anglo-saxons (led by King Harold II.) -
Period: 1096 to 1099
The First Crusade
The first crusade marks the beginning of a series of military campaigns launched by European Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control. -
1215
Signing of the Magna Carta
It was important because it was the key moment in the development of English law and government. -
Period: 1337 to 1453
The Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years War was significant in the Middle ages because it had important political, military and cultural implications and helped to shape the political and military landscape of Europe. -
1347
The Outbreak of Black Death
1347 is a significant date in the Middle Ages, because the outbreak of Black Death caused the largest pandemic in human history, killing 75-200 million people. It had a profound impact on European society and culture. -
1492
The Discovery of the New World
1492 was important in the Middle Ages, because it is when Christopher Colombus discovered America, it marked the beginning of a new era of exploration and expansion. Some people claim 1492 is the end of the Middle Ages