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Timeline Of The Middle Ages
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1. June 15The Magna Carta is sealed by John of England.This marks one of the first times a medieval ruler is forced to accept limits on his power.
1215
1018
1183
1467
2. 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.
1150
1215
962
1333
3. The Great Seljuk Empire is founded by Tughril Beg.Would be a major force during the first two Crusades - and an antagonist to the Byzantine Empire over the next century.
871
568
1037
882
4. 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
674-678
1434
632
1456
5. 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.
1117
1192
919
1049
6. University of Bologna is formed.It is the oldest university in Europe.
1346
1187
627
1088
7. Arrival of the disciples of Saints Cyril and Methodius in BulgariaCreation of the Cyrillic script; in the following decades the country became the cultural and spiritual centre of the whole Eastern Orthodox Slavic World.
1499
885
645
1399
8. TheFirst Lateran Council followed and confirmed the Concordat of Worms.
1123 3/18-3/27
1075
840
1171
9. 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.
910
976
598
568
10. The Franks under Edward defeat the Visigoths in the Battle of Vouill
455
577
1257
500
11. The Byzantines under Basil II conquer Bulgaria after a bitter 50-years struggle.Concludes the Byzantine conquest of Bulgaria.
1018
1314
1135
1337
12. The Kalmar Union is formed.Queen Margaret I of Denmark unites the Denmark - Sweden - and Norway - and lasts until 1523.
1107
732
1314
1397
13. John I Tzimiskes murders Nikephoros II and is crowned Byzantine co-emperor in his place.
1016
969
1212
711
14. 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.
668
1121 12/25
962
1176 5/29
15. Battle of Nineveh.The Byzantines - under Heraclius - crush the Persians.
627
1310
1209
1205
16. Thomas Malory composes Le Morte d'Arthur
1095
1485
1453
1185
17. Provisions of Oxford forced upon Henry III of England.This establishes a new form of government-limited regal authority.
1409
622
1273
1257
18. Harold Fairhair becomes King of Norway.
872
1282
568
1135
19. Mieszko I of Poland and his court embrace Christianity - which becomes national religion.
1106 9/28
910
885
965-967
20. Christianization of Bulgaria.
1370
590
1163
864
21. 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
925
868
c. 1001
1150
22. The first King of Croatia (rex Croatorum) - Tomislav (910
626
925
1499
1282
23. The Great Seljuk Empire is founded by Tughril Beg.Would be a major force during the first two Crusades - and an antagonist to the Byzantine Empire over the next century.
1037
638
1429
896
24. Accession of Abu Bakr as first Caliph.
1212
632
981
1185
25. 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.
1459
1328
1215
843
26. Fujiwara period in Japan.Would become the most powerful clan during the Heian period in Japan for around three centuries.
866
1299 July 27th
1139
825
27. 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.
1325
1297
1346
1419
28. Ottoman fleet defeats Venetians at the Battle of Zonchio.The first naval battle that used cannons in ships.
1346
1499
1147
1205
29. The Bible is translated into English by John Wycliffe.First print published in English (Vulgate)
1179
1333
1381
911
30. 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.
1346
1279
987
910
31. 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.
598
618
1405
1185
32. Succession of Hugh Capet to the French Throne.Beginning of Capetian Dynasty.
726
643
987
598
33. 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.
726
960
622
598
34. The University of Prague is founded.It its the oldest German-Speaking University in the world
1185
1347
843
866
35. Hussite Wars begins after 4 years after the death of Jan Hus in central Europe - dealing with the followers of Jan Hus and those against them.Although the war was a stalemate (ended around 1434) - it was a another factor that between the Catholics an
1419
1050
1381
969
36. Sui Dynasty in China.China unified once again during this period for the first time in almost 400 years.
618
581
1187
627
37. The Battle of Nicopolis.The last great Crusade fails.
751
1396
1049
1368
38. Prince Dmitry Donskoy of Moscow led a united Russian army to a victory over the Mongols in the Battle of Kulikovo.
1380
1296
1453
1307
39. 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.
1118
627
1054
882
40. The Seljuks under Alp Arslan defeat the Byzantine army at Manzikert. The Normans capture Bari - the last Byzantine possession in southern Italy.Beginning of the end of Byzantine rule in Asia Minor.
529
1071
1431
1298
41. Joan of Arc lifts the siege of Orl
1381
529
1429
1107
42. Abd-ar-Rahman III of the Ummayad dynasty in al-Andalus (part of the Iberian peninsula) takes the title of Caliph or ruler of the Islamic world.Beginning of the Caliphate of C
907
929
1453
568
43. Children's Crusade.
1212
534
1455 May 22
632
44. Kingdom of Portugal conquers Ceuta.Beginning of the Portuguese Empire.
718
1415
1123 3/18-3/27
976
45. Kenneth McAlpin becomes king of the Picts and Scots - creating the Kingdom of Alba.
1258
843
1453
896
46. 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.
1215
1050
825
622
47. Pepin founds the Carolingian dynasty.
925
1237
1273
751
48. The Council of Constance ends.The Western Schism comes to a close - and elects Pope Martin V as the sole pope.
786
1417
1212
627
49. 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
754
1071
c.960
50. The Seljuks under Alp Arslan defeat the Byzantine army at Manzikert. The Normans capture Bari - the last Byzantine possession in southern Italy.Beginning of the end of Byzantine rule in Asia Minor.
1071
1067
963-964
650