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Period: 476 to Jan 1, 1300
The Dark Ages
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527
Justinian's Rule
Lasted to 565. Became ruler among Justin I's death. He had great energy and was an easy going ruler. He was known as "the Emperor who never sleeps". -
542
Plague Spread
The Plague began to spread. Heading to the Mediterranean urban areas. During this 6th Century The Plague came and took over 200 million lives. It came from rodents and their fleas and killed humans very quickly. -
Jan 1, 674
Siege of Constantinople
Lasted to 678. The first Muslim siege and fighting were the Byzantine Empire and the Umayyad Caliphate. The Umayyad's outnumbered the Byzantine's but the muslim's strategic knowledge won them the battle. -
Nov 27, 1096
First Crusade
The First Crusade lasted until 1099. It was considered 'The People's Crusade'. It's intentions was to regain the Holy Land from the Muslims. This crusade let to the victory of regaining Jerusalem. -
Jul 7, 1099
Capture of Jerusalem
It took a few tries to capture the Holy Land but they finally got over the city walls and regained back their land. They massacred the citizens and conquered Jerusalem. The Siege ended on July 15th. -
Dec 1, 1145
The Second Crusade
This Crusade lasted until 1149. It began after the Fall of Edessa. Two groups walked across Europe seperately and both were defeated by the Turks. -
Jan 1, 1149
Failure of the Second Crusade
Neither group was powerful enough and were oboth verun by the Turks. -
Jan 1, 1189
The Third Crusade
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Jan 1, 1200
Leprosy
Leprosy arose and spread quickly throughout Europe, becoming one of the most feared diseases in Europe. -
Jan 1, 1202
The Forth Crusade
Crusaders conquered and tore down many cities, leaving their initial purpose for the Crusade. They never reached the Holy Land either. -
Charlemagne crowned ruler of Roman Empire
Showed a union of the church.