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Timeline Of The Middle Ages
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1. 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.
1174 7/12
1118
1152
1166
2. Viking 'Great Army' arrives in England.Northumbria - East Anglia - and Mercia were overwhelmed.
1497
1212
866
750
3. Thomas Aquinas' work - Summa Theologica is published - after his death.Is the main staple of theology during the Middle Ages.
1185
632
663
1274
4. Battle of VarnaFinal battle of the Crusade of Varna; Ottomans are victorious over the Hungarian-Polish armies - and Wladyslaw III of Poland dies.
1050
750
1444 November 10th
907
5. Pope Gregory VII elevated to the papal throne.This begins a period of church reform.
1067
969
534
1158
6. 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.
1193
1125
410
1176 5/29
7. 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.
1497
1212
1139
529
8. Battle of Adrianople. The Bulgarians under Emperor Kaloyan defeat Baldwin I.Beginning of the decline of the Latin Empire.
893
1192
1205
1202
9. The astrolabe - an ancient tool of navigation - is first used in Europe.
1135
1429
1050
1071
10. Saladin recaptures Jerusalem.Would lead to the Third Crusades.
515
1187
1186 1/27
751
11. Battle of Lechfeld. Otto the Great - son of Henry the Fowler - defeats the Magyars.This is the defining event that prevents the Hungarians from entering Central Europe.
1108/24
602
955
1459
12. The Kingdom of the Lombards is founded in Italy.
1314
632
568
987
13. TheFirst Lateran Council followed and confirmed the Concordat of Worms.
1402 July 20th
1123 3/18-3/27
969
1215
14. Tamerlane establishes the Timurid Dynasty.During this 35 year period - Tamerlane would ravage his fellow Islamic states such as the Golden Horde and the Delhi Sultanate in order to accomplish his goal of a restored Mongol Empire.
1461
735
1370
641
15. Battle of Agincourt. Henry V and his army defeat a numerically superior French army - partially because of the newly-introduced English longbow.The turning point in the Hundred Years' War for 15th Century England that lead to the signing of the Treat
529
929
1439
1415 October 25th
16. Death of Muhammed.By this point - all of Arabia is Muslim.
866
929
1150
632
17. Earliest known printed book in China with a date.
1298
868
981
1147
18. Muhammad Migrates from Mecca to Medina.Event will have designated first year of the Islamic Calendar - as Anno Hegirae.
525
1037
622
1106 9/28
19. Siege of BelgradeMajor Ottoman advances are halted for 7 decades - last major victory for Hunyadi.
698
643
1456
1419
20. 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.
1184
1121 12/25
1176 5/29
917
21. 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.
868
718
911
735
22. Windmills are first recorded.
962
927
1185
1299 July 27th
23. 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.
955
1409
1227
1456
24. Genghis Khan was elected as Khagan of the Mongols and the Mongol Empire was established.The Mongols would conquer much of Eurasia - changing former political borders.
893
1257
1122 9/23
1206
25. Provisions of Oxford forced upon Henry III of England.This establishes a new form of government-limited regal authority.
793
1298
1485
1257
26. 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.
1337
778
698
1208
27. Battle of Roncevaux Pass.
778
1050
597
1152
28. Pepin founds the Carolingian dynasty.
698
981
751
1456
29. University of Bologna is formed.It is the oldest university in Europe.
864
1257
1088
1314
30. The Third Crusade follows upon Saladin's uniting the Muslim world and recapturing Jerusalem.Despite managing to win several major battles - the Crusaders did not recapture Jerusalem.
1166
1189
1227
1419
31. Stefan Nemanja united Serbian territories - establishing the Medieval Serbian state.This marks the rise of Serbia which will dominate the Balkans for the next three hundred years. Allies of Serbia at this moment become the Hungarian Kingdom and the R
1492
1389 June 28th
1166
1179
32. Emperor Go-Daigo returns to the throne from exile - and begins the Kenmu restoration.The Kamakura Shogunate comes to an end - and the Kenmu Restoration only lasts a few years before the Ashikaga Shogunate begins.
1333
455
963-964
814
33. 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.
605
1380
570
597
34. Minamoto Yoritomo is appointed Sei-i Taishogun - or shogun for short.He is the first of a long line of military dictators to bear this title. The institution would last until 1913.
1121 12/25
1098
917
1192
35. King William I of Scotland - captured in the Battle of Alnwick by the English - accepts the feudal lordship of the English crown and does ceremonial allegiance at York.This is the beginning of the gradual acquisition of Scotland by the English.
981
929
1174 7/12
1409
36. 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.
1453
1184
590
1307 Friday - October 13th
37. King William I of Scotland - captured in the Battle of Alnwick by the English - accepts the feudal lordship of the English crown and does ceremonial allegiance at York.This is the beginning of the gradual acquisition of Scotland by the English.
1102
534
1174 7/12
962
38. 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.
871
1185
962
1434
39. 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.
955
1282
927
1499
40. 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.
633
1310
602
896
41. Battle of VarnaFinal battle of the Crusade of Varna; Ottomans are victorious over the Hungarian-Polish armies - and Wladyslaw III of Poland dies.
1444 November 10th
871
1150
1077
42. Minamoto Yoritomo is appointed Sei-i Taishogun - or shogun for short.He is the first of a long line of military dictators to bear this title. The institution would last until 1913.
1192
1419
1347
1237
43. 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
814
1077
668
44. Battle of Roncevaux Pass.
778
645
632
843
45. The Battle of Nicopolis.The last great Crusade fails.
985
1396
732
751
46. The Battle of Nicopolis.The last great Crusade fails.
1402 July 20th
1102
1396
1434
47. Joseon Dynasty founded in Korea.Becomes longest reigning Korean dynasty.
1444 November 10th
814
1392
1116
48. Children's Crusade.
978
885
1212
1117
49. Battle of Agincourt. Henry V and his army defeat a numerically superior French army - partially because of the newly-introduced English longbow.The turning point in the Hundred Years' War for 15th Century England that lead to the signing of the Treat
1415 October 25th
1378
1409
1333
50. The Bible is translated into English by John Wycliffe.First print published in English (Vulgate)
1429
1381
1439
825