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Timeline Of The Middle Ages
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1. 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.
726
1257
1176 5/29
1381
2. Tang Dynasty in China.The essential administrative system of this dynasty lasts for 286 years.
618
c. 1001
1204
969
3. Peasants' Revolt in England.Quickest-spread revolt in English history - and the most popular revolt of the Late Middle Ages.
1381
1219
529
1257
4. Kenneth McAlpin becomes king of the Picts and Scots - creating the Kingdom of Alba.
1297
927
843
800
5. Saint Columba founds mission in Iona.
1325
825
1215
563
6. Dictatus Papae in which Pope Gregory VII defines the powers of the pope.Peak of the Gregorian Reform - and an immense factor in theInvestiture Controversy.
778
1219
410
1075
7. The Concordat of Worms was drawn up between Emperor Henry V and Pope Calixtus II.This concordat ended the investiture struggle - but bitter rivalry between emperor and pope remained.
1122 9/23
1257
1176 5/29
778
8. Serbian Orthodox Church becomes autocephalous under St. Sava - its first Archbishop.
726
1219
1442
1417
9. Ladislaus of Naples sells his 'rights' on Dalmatia to the Venetian Republic for 100000 ducats.Dalmatia would with some interruptions remain under Venetian rule for nearly four centuries - until 1797.
786
962
1409
963-964
10. Thomas Malory composes Le Morte d'Arthur
1237
1459
754
1485
11. PopeInnocent III calls for the Albigensian Crusade which seeks to destroy a rival form of Christianity practiced by the Cathars.
577
687
1208
1386 October 18-19th
12. The Bible is translated into English by John Wycliffe.First print published in English (Vulgate)
1208
1257
1381
1205
13. The Kalmar Union is formed.Queen Margaret I of Denmark unites the Denmark - Sweden - and Norway - and lasts until 1523.
515
1310
1397
681
14. 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.
1125
1193
1135
1461
15. The first cornerstone is laid for the construction of Notre Dame de Paris.
955
681
1307
1163
16. At the Battle of Dan no Ura - Minamoto Yoshitsune annihilates the Taira clan.The elimination of the Taira leaves the Minamoto the virtual rulers of Japan and marks the beginning of the first period of feudal rule known as the Kamakura Period.
1185
989
843
1152
17. Canute the Great becomes King of England after the death of Edmund Ironside - who he shared the English throne with.Danes become kings of England for the next 26 years before the last rise of the Anglo-Saxons before the Norman Conquest.
1328
1077
1049
1016
18. Thomas Aquinas' work - Summa Theologica is published - after his death.Is the main staple of theology during the Middle Ages.
1274
1333
1380
626
19. Founding of the Franciscan Order.One of the more significant orders in the Roman Catholic church - founded by Saint Francis of Assisi.
633
1209
1189
674-678
20. The University of Prague is founded.It its the oldest German-Speaking University in the world
1099
1347
1099
1216
21. Battle of Anchialus. Simeon I the Great defeats the Byzantines.Recognition of the Imperial Title of the Bulgarian rulers.
917
605
1419
1018
22. Battle of Tours. Charles Martel halts Muslim advance.Significant moment that led to the forming of the Carolingian Empire for the Franks - and halted the advancement of the Moors in Western Europe.
1273
1086
1431
732
23. 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.
1274
1274
1192
989
24. The Fourth Crusade sacked Croatian town of Zadar (ItalianZara) - a rival of Venice. Unable to raise enough funds to pay to their Venetian contractors - the crusaders agreed to sack the city despite letters from PopeInnocent III forbidding such an act
1193
874
1492
1202
25. 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
1333
1098
1176 5/29
26. 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
1183
1444 November 10th
1158
1434
27. Establishment of the Bulgarian Empire.A country with great influence in the European history in the Middle Ages.
1174 7/12
681
976
1109
28. First Arab siege of Constantinople.First time Islamic armies defeated - preventing Europe from Islamic conquest.
674-678
794
840
969
29. Harold Fairhair becomes King of Norway.
1118
570
862
872
30. The final Peace of Constance between Frederick Barbarossa - the pope - and the Lombard towns is signed.The various articles of the treaty destroyed the unity of the Empire and Germany and Italy underwent separate developments.
525
1183
751
622
31. The West Saxons continue their advance at the Battle of Deorham.
577
825
1174 7/12
963-964
32. June 16Battle of Stoke.Marks end of the War of the Roses.
1392
1487
1189
981
33. Benedict of Nursia founds monastery at Monte Cassino.The first of twelve monasteries founded by Saint Benedict - beginning the Order of Saint Benedict.
529
868
793
1163
34. Pepin founds the Carolingian dynasty.
955
987
751
794
35. 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.
643
633
871
1279
36. 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.
1118
1402 July 20th
825
871
37. Fourth Lateran Council. Dealt with transubstantiation - papal primacy and conduct of clergy. Proclaimed that Jews and Muslims should wear identification marks to distinguish them from Christians.
1130 12/25
1215
910
1499
38. Basil II (called 'Bulgar Slayer') begins final conquest of Bulgaria by Eastern Empire.Conquest finished by 1018.
1381
650
1187
981
39. Prince Dmitry Donskoy of Moscow led a united Russian army to a victory over the Mongols in the Battle of Kulikovo.
1176 5/29
1150
1208
1380
40. 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.
825
711
1485
1122 9/23
41. 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.
862
866
1206
1088
42. Muslims take Alexandria.
643
726
529
632
43. JingkangIncidentThe Jurchen soldiers sack Kaifeng - bringing an end to the Northern Song Dynasty in China; the Song moves further south and makes Lin'an their new capital.
1461
570
1125
800
44. Trial and execution of Joan of Arc.Death of the woman who helped turned the Hundred Years' War in favor of the French over the past two years.
750
1297
1431
1098
45. The University of Heidelberg is founded.It is the oldest university in Germany.
868
814
1307
1386 October 18-19th
46. 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.
1121 12/25
1139
663
1183
47. Al-Mansur Ibn Abi Aamir becomes de facto ruler of Muslim Al-Andalus.Peak of power of Moorish Iberia under 'Almanzor'.
1037
1049
978
1237
48. 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.
978
1193
1189
1166
49. Eric the Red - exiled from Iceland - begins Scandinavian colonization of Greenland.
985
936
1106 9/28
987
50. Edward I of England invades Scotland - starting theFirst War of ScottishIndependence.
570
1296
882
751