midieval europe dates

Justinian I becomes Eastern Roman Emperor.

527

Justinian is best remembered for his Code of Civil Law (529), and expansion of imperial territory retaking Rome from the Ostrogoths.

Roger II is crowned King of Sicil a royal title given him by the Antipope Anacletus II.

Dec 25, 1130

This coronation marks the beginning of the Kingdom of Sicily and its Mediterranean empire under the Norman kings, which was able to take on the Holy Roman Empire, the Papacy, and the Byzantine Empire.

At the Battle of Legnano, the cavalry of Frederick Barbarossa is defeated by the infantry of the Lombard League.

May 29, 1176

This is the first major defeat of cavalry by infantry, signaling the new role of the bourgeosie.

The Ottoman Empire is founded by Osman I.

Jul 27, 1299

Becomes longest lasting Islamic Empire, lasting over 600 years into the 20th century.

Battle of Ankara

Jul 20, 1402

Bayezid I is captured by Tamerlane's forces, causing the interregnum of the Ottoman Empire.

Battle of Agincourt.

Oct 25, 1415

The turning point in the Hundred Years' War for 15th Century England that lead to the signing of the Treaty of Troyes signed 5 years later, making Henry V heir of France.

Battle of Varna

Nov 10, 1444

Final battle of the Crusade of Varna; Ottomans are victorious over the Hungarian-Polish armies, and Władysław III of Poland dies.

Battle of St. Albans

May 22, 1455

Traditionally marks the beginning of the War of the Roses.

Battle of Bosworth Field.

Aug 22, 1485

Richard III dies in battle, and Henry Tudor becomes king of England; last shift of Houses/kingship during the War of the Roses.

Battle of Stoke.

Jun 15, 1487

Marks end of the War of the Roses.