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476
Fsll of roman empire
476 - The fall of the Roman Empire. Rome had ruled much of Europe. Now much of the land would fall into confusion as local kings and rulers tried to grab power. This is the start of the Dark Ages or the Middle Ages. -
570
Muhammad
570 - Muhammad, prophet of Islam is born -
Nov 9, 732
Battle of Tours
732 - Battle of Tours. The Franks defeat the Muslims turning back Islam from Europe. -
Roman Provience
481 - Clovis becomes King of the Franks. Clovis united most of the Frankish tribes that were part of Roman Province of Gaul -
Charlemange
800 - Charlemagne, King of the Franks, is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne united much of Western Europe and is considered the father of both the French and the German Monarchies -
Vikings
835 - Vikings from the Scandinavian lands (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden) begin to invade northern Europe. They would continue until 1042. -
Alfered the King
896 - Alfred the Great, King of England, turns back the Viking invaders.