The 10 most significant events of the Middle Ages

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  • The fall of the Western Roman Empire
    476

    The fall of the Western Roman Empire

    Romolus Augustulus was deposed as the last Western Roman Emperor. Start of the middle ages.
  • The formation of Islam
    622

    The formation of Islam

    Muhammad fled from Mecca to Medina
  • Battle of Tours
    732

    Battle of Tours

    The Arabic invasion was stopped at Tours/Poitiers by Charles the Martell.
  • Charlemagne became an emperor
    800

    Charlemagne became an emperor

    Charles the Great was coronated as an emperor by Pope Leo the III.
  • Treaty of Verdun
    843

    Treaty of Verdun

    The Frank Empire was divided between the 3 sons of Louis the Pious.
  • First Crusade
    1096

    First Crusade

    Military campaign was started against the Islam in order to reconquer former Christian territories. Jerusalem was besieged.
  • Magna Carta Libertatum
    1216

    Magna Carta Libertatum

    Signed by King John of England. Gave the people some rights; no one is above the laws.
  • The start of The Hundred Years' War
    1337

    The start of The Hundred Years' War

    Between the Kingdoms of England and France. Until 1453.
  • Black Death
    1347

    Black Death

    Around third of the European population died.
  • Colombus discovers America
    1492

    Colombus discovers America

    He lead a voyage to Asia originally.