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Timeline Of The Middle Ages
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1. Viking state in Russia founded under Rurik - first at Novgorod - then Kiev.
1193
597
862
989
2. The Viking Rollo and his tribe settle in what is now Normandy by the terms of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte - founding the Duchy of Normandy.
1204
1174 7/12
1467
911
3. Kingdom of Portugal conquers Ceuta.Beginning of the Portuguese Empire.
590
1415 October 25th
1415
1185
4. At the Battle of Legnano - the cavalry of Frederick Barbarossa is defeated by the infantry of the Lombard League.This is the first major defeat of cavalry by infantry - signaling the new role of the bourgeosie.
1176 5/29
1328
1487
885
5. Founding of the Franciscan Order.One of the more significant orders in the Roman Catholic church - founded by Saint Francis of Assisi.
1193
874
965-967
1209
6. Tang Dynasty ends with Emperor Ai deposed.The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period in China commences.
907
800
1494
1135
7. August 24Rome is sacked by Alaric - King of the Visigoths.Decisive event in the decline of the Western Roman Empire
1067
795
410
1077
8. June 16Battle of Stoke.Marks end of the War of the Roses.
1467
1212
581
1487
9. Pepin promises the Pope central Italy. This is arguably the beginning of the temporal power of the Papacy.
911
754
525
1257
10. Simeon I becomes ruler of theFirst Bulgarian Empire in the Balkans.
632
1067
893
1185
11. 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.
827
1118
1152
1402 July 20th
12. In the Battle of Naklo - Boleslaus III Wrymouth defeats the Pomeranians.Polish access to the sea is re-established.
681
1109
1346
711
13. The University of Prague is founded.It its the oldest German-Speaking University in the world
1299 July 27th
962
1347
1166
14. Muslims take Alexandria.
1216
1206
643
840
15. Pope Gregory VII elevated to the papal throne.This begins a period of church reform.
1492
1067
1121 12/25
1380
16. Honen Shonin (Genku) founds the Jodo shu (Pure Land) sect of Buddhism.This event marks the beginning of the Buddhist sectarian movement in Japan.
1175
527 August 1
732
632
17. Pepin founds the Carolingian dynasty.
1067
1123 3/18-3/27
751
1380
18. Pope Leo IX ascends to the papal throne.Leo IX was the pope that excommunicated Patriarch of Constantinople - Michael Cerularius (who also excommunitated Leo) - which caused the Great Schism.
1307
1049
1139
1037
19. Muslims take Carthage.
965-967
698
866
455
20. 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
1467
1150
969
1125
21. Grand Canal of China constructed.
965-967
978
410
605
22. The University of Oxford is founded.It is the oldest university in the United Kingdom.
1402 July 20th
969
1117
868
23. Otto the Great crowned the Holy Roman Emperor.First to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor in nearly 40 years.
1098
864
751
962
24. Alfred the Great assumes the throne - the first king of a united England.He defended England from Viking invaders - formed new laws and fostered a rebirth of religious and scholarly activities.
893
871
1494
638
25. First Arab siege of Constantinople.First time Islamic armies defeated - preventing Europe from Islamic conquest.
674-678
1106 9/28
1296
1050
26. Beginning of Abbasid Caliphate.Would become the longest lasting caliphate - until 1519 when conquered and annexed into the Ottoman Empire.
1444 November 10th
1282
1442
750
27. Muslims under Tarik invade Spain.Will begin a period of Muslim rule within in the Iberian peninsula (with various portions of land) until nearly the end of the Fifteenth Century.
1453
1185
711
1325
28. Kenneth McAlpin becomes king of the Picts and Scots - creating the Kingdom of Alba.
1150
843
1163
1118
29. 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.
1150
751
1314
976
30. Song Dynasty begins after Emperor of Taizu usurps the throne from the Later Zhou Dynasty - last of the Five Dynasties.A 319 year period of Song rule (Northern & Southern combined) goes underway.
1130 12/25
960
1296
989
31. Prince Dmitry Donskoy of Moscow led a united Russian army to a victory over the Mongols in the Battle of Kulikovo.
1368
1380
1405
581
32. The Kalmar Union is formed.Queen Margaret I of Denmark unites the Denmark - Sweden - and Norway - and lasts until 1523.
622
1397
1183
1205
33. The Hundred Years' War begins. England and France struggle for dominance of Western Europe.The war will span through three/four different war periods within a 116 year period.
1273
1337
1125
410
34. Battle of Adrianople. The Bulgarians under Emperor Kaloyan defeat Baldwin I.Beginning of the decline of the Latin Empire.
1205
989
1273
1121 12/25
35. Death of Bede.Bede was later regarded as 'the father of English history'
732
735
674-678
1272-73
36. The Ottoman Empire is founded by Osman I.Becomes longest lasting Islamic Empire - lasting over 600 years into the 20th century.
1185
638
825
1299 July 27th
37. Death of Bede.Bede was later regarded as 'the father of English history'
732
1208
602
735
38. The first known merchant guild.
1193
638
1215
1208
39. Reconquista ends.Marks end of Moorish/Muslim rule within Iberian Peninsula; Unification of Spain and Portugal - respectively.
919
1258
529
1492
40. The West Saxons continue their advance at the Battle of Deorham.
577
1116
1370
726
41. Christopher Columbus reaches the New World.Age of Discovery into the New World begins.
1139
786
1310
1492
42. The University of Heidelberg is founded.It is the oldest university in Germany.
1298
685
985
1386 October 18-19th
43. Siege of BaghdadMongols (the Ilkhanate) ensure control of the region; Generally considered the end of the Islamic Golden Age.
1189
1037
1205
1258
44. Muhammed is born.Professed receiving revelations from God - which were recorded in the Qur'an - the basis of Islamic theology - in which he is regarded as the most important prophet.
768
917
1380
570
45. 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.
976
882
632
1071
46. 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
1122 9/23
718
633
47. The University of Prague is founded.It its the oldest German-Speaking University in the world
1193
563
1347
1459
48. 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.
1415 October 25th
1282
1139
1429
49. Synod of Whitby.Roman Christianity triumphs over Celtic Christianity in England.
1219
663
534
768
50. 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.
1066
1139
527 August 1
590