Spain in the Middle Ages

  • Vandal
    406

    Vandal

    The Vandals cross the Rhine into Gaul and move into Spain
  • Visigoths invade Spain
    466

    Visigoths invade Spain

    The Visigoths invade Spain after being pushed out of their homeland by the Franks.
  • Period: 466 to Jan 1, 1550

    Soain in the Middle Ages.

  • Roman Empire falls
    Jan 1, 707

    Roman Empire falls

    The Roman Empire starts to fall and the Byzantines lose there power over the Empire. Moors start to take over.
  • Muslims invade Spain
    Jan 1, 711

    Muslims invade Spain

    The Muslims begin to invade Spain. This also marks the start of the Muslim Conquest of Spain.
  • Spain splits up into small kingdoms
    Feb 22, 1013

    Spain splits up into small kingdoms

    Moorish Spain split into small feuding kingdoms
  • Portugal
    Feb 22, 1159

    Portugal

    The Kingdom of Portugal was established
  • Christians start to drive out the Moors
    Feb 22, 1212

    Christians start to drive out the Moors

    Decisive Christian victory at battle of Navas de Tolosa marks the beginning of the end of Moorish rule in Spain.
  • Isabellas here
    Feb 22, 1474

    Isabellas here

    The reign of Isabella begins
  • Wedding bells
    Feb 22, 1478

    Wedding bells

    Holy Office is founded, because of Ferdinand and Isabella’s marriage.
  • Colombus sails the ocean blue
    Feb 22, 1492

    Colombus sails the ocean blue

    Christopher Columbus sets sail on his voyage to discover the new world.
  • Treaty
    Feb 22, 1494

    Treaty

    The Treaty of Tordesillas was signed.
  • Charlemagne attempts to invade Spain

    Charlemagne attempts to invade Spain

    Charlemagne, king of the France, begins to invade Spain but is beaten by Basque tribes in the Battle of Roncesveaux Pass and returns to France.
  • Charlemagne is crowned Imperator Augustus

    Charlemagne is crowned Imperator Augustus

    Charlemagne is crowned Imperator Augustus by the Pope and he and his army take Barcelona before going into Catalonia
  • Christians establish new capital

    Christians establish new capital

    Christians set up capital in Leon after northern Spain territories are retaken.
  • Jewish success

    Jewish success

    The Jews prosper in the Muslim and Carolingian empires, forming strong communities in Spain