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Timeline Of The Middle Ages
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1. Honen Shonin (Genku) founds the Jodo shu (Pure Land) sect of Buddhism.This event marks the beginning of the Buddhist sectarian movement in Japan.
732
1175
917
899
2. Peasants' Revolt in England.Quickest-spread revolt in English history - and the most popular revolt of the Late Middle Ages.
1123 3/18-3/27
1102
1381
1174 7/12
3. Battle of AnkaraBayezid I is captured by Tamerlane's forces - causing the interregnum of the Ottoman Empire.
1202
674-678
711
1402 July 20th
4. Constantinople falls to the Ottoman Turks.End of the Byzantine Empire (or Eastern Roman Empire to some); Constantinople becomes capital of Ottoman Empire.
1431
1453
925
1179
5. Death of Offa.Marks the end of Mercian dominance in England.
1347
985
795
633
6. Last great Roman-Persian War.Long conflict leaves both empires exhausted and unable to cope with the newly united Arab armies under Islam in the 630s
1106 9/28
754
602
965-967
7. The Battle of Nicopolis.The last great Crusade fails.
1459
1396
1122 9/23
1067
8. Pope Gregory VII elevated to the papal throne.This begins a period of church reform.
626
1487
1108/24
1067
9. Peace and Truce of God formed.The first movement of the Catholic Church using spiritual means to limit private war - and the first movement in medieval Europe to control society through non-violent means.
1396
919
989
718
10. In the Battle of Naklo - Boleslaus III Wrymouth defeats the Pomeranians.Polish access to the sea is re-established.
1185
1109
1152
1016
11. Pope Gregory VII elevated to the papal throne.This begins a period of church reform.
899
1067
638
1434
12. Spanish Christians succeed in defeating the Moors in the long Reconquista campaigns - after the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa.By 1248 - only the small southern kingdom of Granada remained under Muslim control.
1179
1212
899
1325
13. Ramon Berenguer IV - Count of Barcelona - married Queen Petronilla of Aragon. They had been betrothed in 1137.This marriage gave the Kingdom of Aragon access to the Mediterranean Sea - creating a powerful kingdom which expanded to control many of the
1099
1150
1117
1189
14. The astrolabe - an ancient tool of navigation - is first used in Europe.
1077
1050
1166
981
15. Pepin promises the Pope central Italy. This is arguably the beginning of the temporal power of the Papacy.
893
754
1135
871
16. Arpad and the Magyars are present in Pannonia.
1272-73
1417
896
985
17. Muslims capture Bari and much of southern Italy.
866
1049
1054
840
18. Through the Compromise of 1107 - suggested by Adela - the sister of King Henry - theInvestiture Struggle in England is ended.This compromise removed one of the points of friction between the English monarchy and the Catholic Church.
1392
1118
1107
1297
19. Dante publishes his Divine Comedy.Is one of the most defining works of literature during the Late Middle Ages - and among the most recognizable in all of literature.
1310
455
1183
871
20. Sicilian Vespers. Sicilians massacres Angevins over a six-week period - after a Frenchman harassed a woman.Would mark a two decade period of war - and peace treaties between mainly between Aragon - Sicily - and the Angevin.
668
1099
1282
638
21. Grand Canal of China constructed.
590
650
910
605
22. The Knights Templar are founded to protect Jerusalem and European pilgrims on their journey to the city.Becomes the most recognizable - and impactful military orders during the Crusades.
1185
1118
1485
1066
23. Thomas Aquinas' work - Summa Theologica is published - after his death.Is the main staple of theology during the Middle Ages.
1018
1185
1307 Friday - October 13th
1274
24. Sui Dynasty in China.China unified once again during this period for the first time in almost 400 years.
1380
840
563
581
25. The Byzantine army defeats the Turks at Philomelion.The Turks abandon the entire coastal area of Anatolia and all of western Anatolia
1116
1380
989
650
26. Genghis Khan dies.His kingdom is divided among his children and grandchildrenEmpire of the Great Khan - Chagatai Khanate - Mongolian Homeland - and the Blue Horde and White Horde. (Which would later become the Golden Horde.
1227
632
874
794
27. Viking 'Great Army' arrives in England.Northumbria - East Anglia - and Mercia were overwhelmed.
1333
925
963-964
866
28. Death of John I Tzimiskes; Basil II (his co-emperor) takes sole power.Under Basil II zenith of the power of Eastern Empire after Justinian.
1175
668
976
1487
29. The East-West Schism which divided the church into Western Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy.Tensions will vary between the Catholic and Orthodox churches throughout the Middle Ages.
1054
1121 12/25
1175
1434
30. According to Theophanes Continuatus (The Continuer of Theophanes's Chronicle) - Tomislav of Croatia defeated Bulgarian army of Tsar Simeon I under Duke Alogobotur - in battle of the Bosnian Highlands.Bulgarian expansion to the west was stopped.
1135
622
927
1150
31. King Henry II of England lands in Ireland to assert his supremacy and the Synod of Cashel acknowledges his sovereignty.With his landing - Henry begins the English claim to and occupation of Ireland which would last some seven and a half centuries.
529
814
529
1171
32. Earliest known printed book in China with a date.
868
529
778
698
33. Beginning of Charlemagne's reign.
622
1130 12/25
768
793
34. Lothair of Supplinburg - duke of Saxony - is elected Holy Roman Emperor instead of the nearest heir - Frederick of Swabia.This election marks the beginning of the great struggle between the Guelfs and the Ghibellines.
910
1125
1461
534
35. William the Conqueror - Duke of Normandy - invades England and becomes King after the Battle of Hastings.End of Anglosaxon rule in England and start of Norman lineage.
976
1347
1185
1066
36. Battle of Dun Nechtain. Picts defeat Northumbrians - whose dominance ends.
1054
685
1325
1121 12/25
37. TheFirst Lateran Council followed and confirmed the Concordat of Worms.
718
1397
1123 3/18-3/27
602
38. Windmills are first recorded.
1018
1298
1185
750
39. The Medici family rises to prominence in Florence.This ushers in a period of significance of the Medici's - such as bankers - popes - queens (regents) and dukes - throughout Europe (mainly Italy - especially the Florentine Republic) - over the next t
885
1434
1328
534
40. Division of Charlemagne's Empire between his grandsons with the Treaty of Verdun.Sets the stage for the founding of the Holy Roman Empire and France as separate states.
843
866
927
962
41. Sicilian Vespers. Sicilians massacres Angevins over a six-week period - after a Frenchman harassed a woman.Would mark a two decade period of war - and peace treaties between mainly between Aragon - Sicily - and the Angevin.
1298
1467
641
1282
42. Gregory the Great becomes Pope.The missionary work reached new levels during his pontificate - revolutionized the way of worship for the Catholic Church (Gregorian Chants) - liturgy - etc. - and was soon canonized after his death.
1037
1077
590
927
43. The Synod of Kells-Mellifont established the present diocesan system of Ireland (with later modifications) and recognized the primacy of Armagh.This synod marks the inclusion of the Irish Church into western European Catholicism.
735
732
1152
1123 3/18-3/27
44. Battle of Yamen.Marks the end of the Song Dynasty in China - and all of China is under the rule of Kublai Khan as the emperor.
1202
515
1456
1279
45. Mieszko I of Poland and his court embrace Christianity - which becomes national religion.
1184
1122 9/23
885
965-967
46. Battle of Roncevaux Pass.
1205
778
768
1176 5/29
47. Vasco da Gama begins his first voyage from Europe toIndia and back.Vasco da Gama was the first European to sail directly to Eastern Asia directly from Europe.
1077
866
1497
794
48. In the Battle of Naklo - Boleslaus III Wrymouth defeats the Pomeranians.Polish access to the sea is re-established.
1163
581
925
1109
49. NovemberPope Lucius III issues the papal bull Ad Abolendam.This bull set up the organization of the medieval inquisitions.
960
1347
1439
1184
50. The Ottoman Empire is founded by Osman I.Becomes longest lasting Islamic Empire - lasting over 600 years into the 20th century.
1184
1299 July 27th
910
1066