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Timeline Of The Middle Ages
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1. St. Norbert and 29 companions make their solemn vows marking the beginning of the Premonstratensian Order.This order played a significant role in evangelizing the Slavs - the Wends - to the east of the Holy Roman Empire.
641
1380
1109
1121 12/25
2. The Byzantine conquest of Italy completes.
1392
1347
552
1209
3. Battle of Nineveh.The Byzantines - under Heraclius - crush the Persians.
1257
687
627
1185
4. Chinese Naval Expeditions of Southeast Asia and theIndian Ocean (to Eastern Africa) begins - under the leadership of Zheng He.This will be the first of seven of the Ming Dynasty-sponsored expeditions - lasting until 1433.
525
1193
1405
1067
5. Iconoclast movement begun in the Byzantine Empire under Leo III. This was opposed by Pope Gregory II - and an important difference between the Roman and Byzantine churches.
1381
726
1116
570
6. The Cistercian Order is founded.Was a return to the original observance of the Rule of St. Benedict.
955
1098
1187
1067
7. 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.
927
907
1417
1442
8. 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.
570
910
1212
602
9. Smederevo falls under the Turks.Marks the end of the Medieval Serbian Empire.
605
1459
927
711
10. Henry the Fowler - Duke of Saxony elected German King.First king of the Ottonian Dynasty.Henry I considered the founder and first king of the medieval German state.
919
840
1273
1485
11. The first cornerstone is laid for the construction of Notre Dame de Paris.
663
1163
1166
568
12. Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press.Literature - News - etc. becomes more accessible throughout Europe.
882
962
1368
1439
13. Accession of Abu Bakr as first Caliph.
632
1109
1050
1257
14. 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
1434
1386 October 18-19th
1439
965-967
15. The University of Cambridge is founded.
1209
843
597
910
16. 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.
1171
668
1415
1370
17. 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.
960
1125
674-678
1272-73
18. Founding of the Franciscan Order.One of the more significant orders in the Roman Catholic church - founded by Saint Francis of Assisi.
1175
1380
1209
1380
19. Serbian Orthodox Church becomes autocephalous under St. Sava - its first Archbishop.
872
1219
1314
1347
20. The Battle of Stirling Bridge.William Wallace emerges as the leader of the Scottish resistance to England.
1297
674-678
1102
1415 October 25th
21. The Empire of Trebizond falls to the Ottoman Turks.Last Roman outpost to be conquered by the Ottomans.
632
1461
955
1237
22. Beginning of the Babylonian Captivity of the Papacy during which the Popes moved to Avignon.Begins a period of over seven decades of the Papacy outside of Rome that would be one of the major factors of the Western Schism.
866
1307
1215
1185
23. 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.
1307
1307 Friday - October 13th
1497
1102
24. In the Battle of Naklo - Boleslaus III Wrymouth defeats the Pomeranians.Polish access to the sea is re-established.
1216
1192
581
1109
25. Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas and agree to divide the World outside of Europe between themselves. The Italian Wars begin.Italian Wars will eventually lead to the downfall of the Italian city-states. Pope's ruling will lead to the
1163
919
1118
1494
26. Chaucer begins to write The Canterbury Tales.Chaucer's greatest work - and one of the foundations towards the formation of the Modern English language
1075
1049
1380
1459
27. Justinian I becomes Eastern Roman Emperor.Justinian is best remembered for his Code of Civil Law (529) - and expansion of imperial territory retaking Rome from the Ostrogoths.
605
1381
527 August 1
866
28. 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
1150
1216
871
1122 9/23
29. Sui Dynasty in China.China unified once again during this period for the first time in almost 400 years.
910
581
874
643
30. Iconoclast movement begun in the Byzantine Empire under Leo III. This was opposed by Pope Gregory II - and an important difference between the Roman and Byzantine churches.
726
1209
893
1337
31. Marco Polo publishes his tales of China - along with Rustichello da Pisa.A key step to the bridging of East and West in trade.
1298
1492
1310
1185
32. 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.
985
778
1497
1166
33. The Aztecs find the city of Tenochtitlan.This would be the epicenter and capital of the Aztec kingdom for nearly 200 years until the Siege of Tenochtitlan led by Hernan Cortes.
1077
981
527 August 1
1325
34. Battle of Ellandun. Egbert defeats Mercians.Wessex becomes the leading kingdom of England.
825
969
698
862
35. Battle of SzebenThird significant victory for the Hungarian forces led by Janos Hunyadi over the Ottoman forces.
927
643
1107
1442
36. The Second Crusade was in retaliation for the fall of Edessa - one of the first Crusader States founded in theFirst Crusade. It was an overall failure.This was the first Crusade to have been led by European Queens.
969
896
1147
1184
37. Battle of Dun Nechtain. Picts defeat Northumbrians - whose dominance ends.
685
668
843
c.960
38. Sui Dynasty in China.China unified once again during this period for the first time in almost 400 years.
1442
899
581
893
39. The Battle of Stirling Bridge.William Wallace emerges as the leader of the Scottish resistance to England.
632
1297
1108/24
896
40. TheFirst Lateran Council followed and confirmed the Concordat of Worms.
1066
1499
1123 3/18-3/27
814
41. Muslims take Alexandria.
1212
1179
864
643
42. Windmills are first recorded.
1492
1016
989
1185
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.
1459
1485
1152
1209
44. Establishment of the Bulgarian Empire.A country with great influence in the European history in the Middle Ages.
1453
681
1328
1212
45. Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas and agree to divide the World outside of Europe between themselves. The Italian Wars begin.Italian Wars will eventually lead to the downfall of the Italian city-states. Pope's ruling will lead to the
1396
927
885
1494
46. Edward I of England invades Scotland - starting theFirst War of ScottishIndependence.
864
1296
1381
1499
47. Beginning of Abbasid Caliphate.Would become the longest lasting caliphate - until 1519 when conquered and annexed into the Ottoman Empire.
1109
1274
750
1118
48. Ottoman fleet defeats Venetians at the Battle of Zonchio.The first naval battle that used cannons in ships.
602
732
1499
1185
49. Vikings attack Paris.
885
1107
1439
674-678
50. The compilation of the Domesday Book - a great land and property survey commissioned by William the Conqueror to assess his new possessions.This is the first such undertaking since Roman times.
1016
1130 12/25
1086
1380