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480
St. Benedict
St.Benedict was born in 480 AD and died in 547 AD. He was a christian saint who is most known for the creation of a monastic rule. He wrote this rule for the monks at his own monastery. -
503
Clovis converts to Christianity
Clovis converted to Christianity in 503 CE. He did this because he thought that it would be beneficial to him. His wife was also an Arian christian, which influenced his decision to convert. -
590
Gregory I reign
Pope Gregory I reigned from 590-604 AD. He is well known for reforming the mass, founding monasteries, helping the sick and the poor, and helping influence the early medieval papacy. -
597
Babylonian Captivity
This was also known as the Babylonian exile, and it took place around 597 B.C.E. The Babylonian Captivity was basically when people forced the detention of Jews. -
Period: 597 to Dec 2, 1073
from 597 BCE to 1073 AD
I wasn't sure of the exact dates of each event, and I couldn't figure out a way to get rid of it either so for each event it says that it occurred on December 2nd, although this is false. -
Dec 2, 732
Charles Martel and the Battle of Tours
The Battle of Tours took place in 732 AD between Charles Martel and an Islamic army. The Battle of Tours was near the city of Tours, France and during the battle Martel’s army defeated the Islamic army and killed their leader. -
Dec 2, 751
Pepin the Short becomes king
Pepin the Short was the first king of the Frankish Carolingian dynasty, and he was the son of Charles Martel and the father of Charlemagne. He became king in 751 AD. -
Dec 2, 786
Charlemagne becomes king
Charlemagne became king in 768 AD, and he was known for uniting most of Western Europe, and he also laid basic foundations for modern France and Germany. -
Dec 2, 843
Charlemagne splits the empire in three parts
Charlemagne’s empire split in three parts in 843 AD. The Treaty of Verdun divided the empire to his three grandson’s after the death of Charlemagne. -
Dec 2, 1000
Vikings convert to Christianity
Vikings converted to Christianity around 1000 AD. Christianity had been along for a long time before, but the Vikings started converting during their visits to the Byzantium. -
Dec 2, 1073
Gregory VII issued a decree forbidding lay investiture
Gregory VII issued a decree forbidding lay investiture in 1073 AD. The lay investiture was a dispute between the Roman emperor, Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII.
