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Saint Benedict dies
He died in Italy, while standing in prayer to God. -
Jan 1, 732
Battle of Tours
Battle of Tours(aka Battle of Poitiers) was fought in north-central France between Frankish-Burgundian forces and an Umayyad army. Frankish troops won. -
Oct 22, 741
Charles "The Hammer" Martel dies
Martel died in the Picardy region of France. He was buried in Paris. His territories were divided by his sons. -
Nov 27, 1095
The First Crusade
Military expedition by Christianity to regain the Holy Lands from the Muslims. Took place -
Jan 1, 1163
Work begins on Notre Dame Cathedral
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Jan 1, 1210
Francis discovers the Franciscan Order
Franciscan Order is followed by "Franciscans", who seek to follow the life Francis did. There are three groups: the Observants, the Capuchins, and the Conventual Franciscans. -
Jan 1, 1233
Inquisition begins
The Inquisition was the fight against heretics started in the justice-system in the Roman Catholic Church.. The Inquisition started as torture and the persecution of heresy was introduced. -
Saint Benedict is born around 480
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Charles "The Hammer" Martel is born
Frankish military and political leader. In 739, he was offered but refused the title of Consul by the Pope. -
Empress Theodora dies of cancer
She died before the age of 50, and 17 years before her husband, Justinian. She was buried in Constantinople