The most important events in the Middle ages

By Evelin szucs
  • 525

    Anno Domini Calendar

    This Calendar based on Jesus. And it is also made more powerful the Christianity in Europe.
  • 590

    Gregory the Great

    When he became a Pope he made more powerful the role of the Papacy and also he spread the Christian religion.
  • 843

    Treaty of Verdun

    The Carolingian Empire was divided into 3 parts between Louis de Pious sons. This is the beginning of the states France and Germany.
  • 910

    Foundation of Abbey Cluny

    It was founded by William I. This monastery became the centre of the Christianity.
  • 911

    Foundation of Normandy

    This was an agreement between the Viking leader Rolo and King Charles the III. Rolo establishes the Duchy of Normandy as a defence. The Normans
  • 1135

    Gothic buildings

    A new architectural style emerge.
  • 1215

    Magna carta

    It was a document between King John of England and his rebellious barons. This was the beginning of the limits on the power of monarchs.
  • 1337

    Hundred Years' War

    It was a war between England and France wich end 1453
  • 1347

    The Black Death

    The lagest pandemy in history, which crossed Eurasia and killed around 200 million people.
  • 1439

    Printing Press

    Gutenberg invented this. It was the revolution of the creation of books, and also the spreading of informations.