middle ages time line By esacalh1 Period: 476 to Dec 31, 1500 middle ages 500 germanic tribes control most of Europe germanic tribes control most of Europe 550 justinian is crowned emperor of Byzantine Sep 2, 730 french dafeat muslims at the battle of torus Sep 2, 1050 william the conqueror takes over england Sep 2, 1080 first crasuade is launched Sep 3, 1150 concordat of worms is signed Sep 3, 1230 king john england signs the magna carta Sep 3, 1350 black of death breaks out in italy Sep 3, 1445 constantinople falls to the ottoman tuks Mar 2, 2022 charlemagne is a crown holy roman emperor