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476
The fall of the Western Roman Empire
Romolus Augustulus was deposed as the last Western Roman Emperor. Start of the middle ages. -
622
The formation of Islam
Muhammad fled from Mecca to Medina -
732
Battle of Tours
The Arabic invasion was stopped at Tours/Poitiers by Charles the Martell. -
800
Charlemagne became an emperor
Charles the Great was coronated as an emperor by Pope Leo the III. -
843
Treaty of Verdun
The Frank Empire was divided between the 3 sons of Louis the Pious. -
1096
First Crusade
Military campaign was started against the Islam in order to reconquer former Christian territories. Jerusalem was besieged. -
1216
Magna Carta Libertatum
Signed by King John of England. Gave the people some rights; no one is above the laws. -
1337
The start of The Hundred Years' War
Between the Kingdoms of England and France. Until 1453. -
1347
Black Death
Around third of the European population died. -
1492
Colombus discovers America
He lead a voyage to Asia originally.