Middle Ages Timeline

  • Invention of the Wheebarrow
    200

    Invention of the Wheebarrow

    Said to be invented by Prime Minister Zhunge Liang of China. There have been parts of wheelbarrows found from before he was born though.
  • 500

    The start of the Middle Ages

    The start of the middle ages began with the collapse of the Roman Empire. Historians say that the discovery of America also had something to do with the start of the middle ages. and the reformation. All these things happening over a reletivly short period of time caused the start of the Dark ages.
  • The Rise of Charlemagne
    Dec 7, 750

    The Rise of Charlemagne

    Charlemagne became the King of the Francs, and the Holy Roman Emporor. His goal was to unite all of Europe under his rule, and convert his subects to christianity.
  • Legacy after Charlemagnes death
    Jan 28, 814

    Legacy after Charlemagnes death

    Charlemagne died on January 28, 814. Shortly after his death, his empire fell appart. His successors were too weak to hold the empire, but Charlemagne will be remembered, and his legacy will be remembered.
  • High Middle Ages
    Dec 7, 1001

    High Middle Ages

    The high middle ages lasted through 1001-1300. The church was very important during this time, and many gothic cathedrals were constructed. The church ruled pretty much every aspect of life.
  • Great Schism aka West- East Schism
    Jan 1, 1054

    Great Schism aka West- East Schism

    The Great Sciam was the event tat divided Christianity into Roman Cathlicism and Eastern Orthadoxy. It happened because Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael I excommunicated each other.
  • 1st Crusade
    Dec 7, 1069

    1st Crusade

    The first in a series of crusades that attempted to recapture Jerusalum. The crusade was ordered by Pope Urban II.
  • Henry II
    Mar 5, 1133

    Henry II

    Born in France, he married Eleanor of Aquitaine. Died on July 6, 1189 in Chinon, France.
  • 2nd Cursade
    Dec 8, 1145

    2nd Cursade

    The muslims were threatening to take over the holy lands, so Pope Urban launched the second crusade with Europe against islam. The fall of the country of Edessa let Europe know about the danger which threatened the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalum and lead to another crusade.
  • 3rd Crusade
    Dec 8, 1189

    3rd Crusade

    Also known as the Kings Crusade, England, France, and Germany united together to gain control of the Holy lands. After fighting for a long time, King Henry II of England, Richard the Lionheart, Philip II of France, and the Holy Roman Empire Fredrick I met with the current controllers of Jerusalem and came to a treaty after Henry IV's death.
  • King John and the Magna Carta
    Jun 7, 1215

    King John and the Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta was a list of the rights of nobals that was signed by King John. This made it so that the King and Queen could not do much without the help of the nobals. This was a very important step towards Democracy.
  • Late Middle Ages
    Dec 7, 1301

    Late Middle Ages

    A period in European history throughout the 14th and 15th centuries. This period of time is also considered the start of the Renaissance. Art and beauty was a large focas during this time, and many great artists were born then.
  • Joan of Arc and Orleans
    May 8, 1429

    Joan of Arc and Orleans

    During the Hundred year war, France was besieged by English forces. Joan of Arc lead the French forces to break the seige.
  • The invention of the Printing Press
    Dec 7, 1440

    The invention of the Printing Press

    Johannes Guttenburg invented the printing press around 1440 to mass produce books and other writings. He was a german goldsmith, and he used his skills with smithing to create the first printing press.