Middle Ages Timeline

  • Fall of the Western Roman Empire
    476

    Fall of the Western Roman Empire

    The Western Roman Empire happened when the empire failed to enforce its rule because of economic problems.
  • Charlemagne
    800

    Charlemagne

    In 800CE after he had unified part of Europe was crowned emperor of the romans.
  • The First Crusade
    1095

    The First Crusade

    The First Crusade was decreed in 1095 with the goal of recapturing the holy land (Jerusalem) from the Muslims.
  • Magna Carta
    1215

    Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta was signed to appease rebelling barons under the rule of King Edward.
  • Period: 1315 to 1317

    The Great Famine

    The Great Famine was caused by a series of bad weather events causing crop failure throughout Europe with 100000 of deaths.
  • Period: 1348 to 1350

    The Black Death

    The Black Death or bubonic plague was a massive pandemic that spanned from Asia to Europe. Killing millions of people.
  • Period: 1378 to 1417

    The Great Schism

    The Great Schism was the split between the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church.