The MIddle Ages

  • 400

    Patrick traveled to Ireland

    Patrick traveled to Ireland
    Patrick converted the people to Christianity in Ireland.
  • 500

    Beginning of the Middle Ages

    Beginning of the Middle Ages
    The Middle Ages lasted from about 500 to about 1500
  • Jan 1, 771

    Charlemagne is crowned emperor of the Romans

    Charlemagne is crowned emperor of the Romans
    He was a strong king and led them to building a strong empire.
  • Jan 1, 1054

    Pope Leo excommunicates bishop

    Pope Leo excommunicates bishop
    His decision created a permanent split within the church
  • Jan 1, 1096

    First crusade

    First crusade
    Some of the first ones to set out were peasants, not soldiers.
  • Jan 1, 1215

    Magna Carta is written

    Magna Carta is written
    This document listed rights that the king could not ignore.
  • Jan 1, 1470

    Spanish Inquisition

    Spanish Inquisition
    During this time period, many Spanish Jews suffered.
  • Frankish knights introduce feudalism

    Frankish knights introduce feudalism
    Feudalism spread all over Europe