The Middle Ages

By Brymunoz
  • 476

    The Fall of Rome

    Germanic Invaders defeat and conqurer Western Rome.
  • Period: 476 to Jan 1, 1300

    The Dark Ages

  • 520

    St. Benedict establishes the first monastry in Italy

    St. Benedict set up the first rules for monks.
  • 571

    Muhammed

    Muhammed is born. In a few years Muhammed recives revaltions from god, the basis of Islamic theology.
  • Period: 571 to Jan 1, 631

    Muhammed-Birth of Islam

  • Period: Jan 1, 1050 to Jan 1, 1300

    High Middle Ages

    Western Europe rises as a great power in political, economic and cultural flourishing.
  • Jan 1, 1066

    William invades and conqueres England

    William defeated King Harold who was killed in the Battle of Hastings.
  • Jan 1, 1096

    The First Crusade

    The Siege of Jerusalem begins under the direction of Pope Urban II.
  • Jan 1, 1118

    The Knights Templar

    The Knights Templar are founded to project Jerusalem and European pilgrims.
  • Jan 1, 1189

    The Third Crusade

    The Third Cusade is considered the most successful crusade. King Richard obtained privileges for Christains.
  • Jan 1, 1291

    Fall of Acre

    Acre was the last Christain city in the east. The Fall of Acre make the ned of the crusades.

  • Emperor Charlemagne

    Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne the emperor of Holy Rome.