Significant dates of the Middle Ages

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  • Fall of Roman Empire
    476

    Fall of Roman Empire

    The Fall of the Roman Empire marked the beginning of the Middle Ages
  • Period: 500 to 1500

    The Middle Ages

  • Charlemagne Crowned as Roman Emperor
    800

    Charlemagne Crowned as Roman Emperor

    During his rule he united most of Europe under the Holy Roman Empire.
    Much of the culture of Europe was revived during this time (Carolingian Renaissance).
    He made sure peace and harmony remained under his rule.
  • Three field system spread in Europe
    1000

    Three field system spread in Europe

    The crop rotation method helped reduce famine and crop failure by increasing a land's fertility and allowed the soil to regain its nutrients.
    Two fields out of three were used in a year(crop: wheat/rye), one left fallow to regain fertility.
  • The Great (East-West) Schism
    1054

    The Great (East-West) Schism

    This event caused the split of the church due to political and religious conflict. From this the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox church formed.
    This is one of the main causes between the West and East.
  • The Battle of Hastings
    Oct 14, 1066

    The Battle of Hastings

    The victory of William the Conquerer led to the introduction of the Common Law, which became the legal precedents established by the courts.
  • First Crusade
    1096

    First Crusade

    First war of many to come (1096–1099). They were religious wars between Christianity and Islamic communities. The goal was to reconquer the Holy Land, former Christian territories(WorldHistroy.org). It was initiated and promoted by the Latin Church.
    The Crusades encouraged people to fight for the will of god.
    Jerusalem was beseiged
  • Magna Carta Libertatum
    1215

    Magna Carta Libertatum

    This protected the rights and property of barons against the king.
    It was the start of a parliamentary government and the foundation in British constituition.
  • Magna Carta Libertatum
    1215

    Magna Carta Libertatum

    This brought protection to property and rights to people, especially barons.
    It's the foundation in the British constituition
  • Hundred Years' War
    1337

    Hundred Years' War

    Conflicts between the English and French kingdom brought rise to this.
    Many major fights were fought in this period.
    This helped the destruction of the feudal system in France and brought rise to a new social order.
    It lasted until 1453.
  • Hundred Years War
    1337

    Hundred Years War

    Lasted until 1453.
    Conflicts between the French and English Kingdoms brought this about. It consisted of many major battles being fought against one another, causing major death numbers.
    It destroyed the monarchy feudal system of France and brought rise to a new social order. (Brittanica.com)
  • The Black Death
    1348

    The Black Death

    This bubonic plague (1346 to 1351) caused the mass population decrease in Europe. It caused the deaths of approx. 75-200 million people(30-60% of Europe's population)
  • Discovery of America by Christopher Colombus
    Oct 12, 1492

    Discovery of America by Christopher Colombus

    He brought about the age of discovery and marked the start of a new era.
    Originally his voyage was to Asia, but discovered new land instead which they now call America.