Russian and Turk Timeline

By WillGra1
  • Emperor Leo III banned the use of icons or religious images used by eastern christians.
    Nov 25, 730

    Emperor Leo III banned the use of icons or religious images used by eastern christians.

    In 730 Emperor Leo III banned the use of icons or religious images used by eastern christians. These icons were thought to represent idols, riots, and rebellions. The pope even got involved ordering the excommunication of the Byzantine Emperor.
  • Nov 24, 1019

    Yaroslav the Wise comes to power in Russia and begins marrying off his sisters and daughters for alliances

  • The Pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other.
    Nov 25, 1054

    The Pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other.

    In 1054 the Pope and the patriarch excommunicated each other. This started a dispute over religious doctrine. Shortly afterward, Christianity split between the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Orthodox Church in the East.
  • Nov 19, 1095

    Pope Urban II launches the first crusade

  • Jan 23, 1099

    First Crusade captures Jerusalem

  • Jul 4, 1156

    Moscow emerges as a “crude village”

  • May 19, 1187

    Muslims recover Jerusalem after First Crusade

  • Nov 24, 1227

    Death of Genghis Khan

  • May 4, 1240

    Mongols capture Kiev

  • Dec 25, 1253

    Seljuks capture Baghdad from Persians

  • The Seljuks face the Mongols
    Nov 25, 1258

    The Seljuks face the Mongols

    The Seljuks face the Mongols in 1258. Genghis khan's grandson led his troops into baghdad. He killed entire populations. They also destroyed their defensive walls and took the city.
  • Jan 1, 1480

    Russians and Mongols retreat after “bloodless” standoff marking end of Mongol rule in Russia

  • Slavs and Vikings establish Novgorod

  • City of Kiev established on the Dnieper River

  • Vladimir and all his subjects are baptised, establishing Orthodox Christianity as religion of Russia