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Timeline Of The Middle Ages
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1. Establishment of the Bulgarian Empire.A country with great influence in the European history in the Middle Ages.
1118
1347
1184
681
2. Smederevo falls under the Turks.Marks the end of the Medieval Serbian Empire.
814
1459
627
962
3. Battle of St. AlbansTraditionally marks the beginning of the War of the Roses.
1455 May 22
778
1307
1116
4. 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.
1257
1185
1183
882
5. 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
925
1434
568
896
6. 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.
936
1396
955
885
7. Serbian Orthodox Church becomes autocephalous under St. Sava - its first Archbishop.
1219
1158
643
1299 July 27th
8. Grand Canal of China constructed.
568
978
605
1163
9. The first known merchant guild.
1386 October 18-19th
627
1193
1461
10. Thomas Malory composes Le Morte d'Arthur
410
618
1485
1095
11. 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.
1307 Friday - October 13th
581
1037
936
12. The Ninth Crusade occurs.Considered to be theLast Major Crusade to take place in the Holy Land.
529
1272-73
590
1018
13. Battle of Bannockburn.Robert the Bruce restores Scotland's de facto independence.
1314
1216
455
632
14. 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.
917
1118
1184
1108/24
15. Death of Muhammed.By this point - all of Arabia is Muslim.
1099
668
1368
632
16. Papal recognition of the Dominican Order.
643
581
1216
568
17. The Construction of the Tower of London begins.The tower of London was the ultimate keep of the British Empire.
1077
825
896
1121 12/25
18. Battle of AnkaraBayezid I is captured by Tamerlane's forces - causing the interregnum of the Ottoman Empire.
1402 July 20th
1492
525
794
19. The Black Death ravages Europe for the first of many times. An estimated 20% - 40% of the population is thought to have perished within the first year.The first of many concurrences of this plague - This was believed to have wiped out as many as 50%
529
1347
885
936
20. The Kingdom of the Lombards is founded in Italy.
605
698
1397
568
21. The Knights Templar are rounded up and murdered by Philip the Fair of France - with the backing of the Pope.Hastens the demise of the order within a decade.
622
598
1307 Friday - October 13th
868
22. Onin War takes place in Japan.First of many significant civil wars between shogunates that would continue for another century during the Muromachi period.
1123 3/18-3/27
638
1467
1067
23. Otto deposes Pope John XII who is replaced with Pope Leo VIII.Citizens of Rome promise not to elect another Pope without Imperial approval.
963-964
1123 3/18-3/27
917
1209
24. Pepin founds the Carolingian dynasty.
681
751
1099
1108/24
25. In the Battle of Naklo - Boleslaus III Wrymouth defeats the Pomeranians.Polish access to the sea is re-established.
455
1109
1370
626
26. 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.
1297
c.960
1497
1485
27. 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.
1485
1456
768
1370
28. Beginning of Abbasid Caliphate.Would become the longest lasting caliphate - until 1519 when conquered and annexed into the Ottoman Empire.
936
750
1088
529
29. Rudolph I of Germany is elected Holy Roman Emperor.This begins the Habsburg de facto domination of the crown that lasted until is dissolution in 1806.
1419
1273
455
c.960
30. 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.
515
622
1075
1018
31. TheFirst Lateran Council followed and confirmed the Concordat of Worms.
1397
500
1077
1123 3/18-3/27
32. 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
1368
1016
1121 12/25
1415 October 25th
33. Massive Chinese (Sui and Tang) invasions against Korean Goguryeo.Contributed to the fall of the Sui Dynasty - and Goguryeo fell under the forces of the Tang and Silla.
1439
598
1307
1174 7/12
34. TheFirst War of ScottishIndependence ends in Scottish victory with the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton and de jure independence.
936
1106 9/28
1467
1328
35. Sack of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade.Considered to be the beginning of the decline of the Byzantine Empire.
1497
1204
1381
1314
36. Death of Bede.Bede was later regarded as 'the father of English history'
500
645
1125
735
37. 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
1050
907
1456
38. 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.
1307
590
685
1171
39. The Hundred Years' War ends.England's once vast territories in France is now reduced to only Calais - which they eventually lose control of as well.
726
732
1257
1453
40. Basil II (called 'Bulgar Slayer') begins final conquest of Bulgaria by Eastern Empire.Conquest finished by 1018.
925
1467
718
981
41. Mieszko I becomes duke of Polans.First historical ruler of Poland and de facto founder of the Polish State.
c.960
1206
1150
1184
42. Synod of Whitby.Roman Christianity triumphs over Celtic Christianity in England.
663
1185
568
929
43. The first King of Croatia (rex Croatorum) - Tomislav (910
1147
1095
925
885
44. 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.
1497
726
1392
910
45. Muslims invade Sicily.First encounter of attempts to counquer Byzantine Sicily - until the last Byzantine outpost was conquered in 965.
663
1135
827
1409
46. August 22ndBattle of Bosworth Field.Richard III dies in battle - and Henry Tudor becomes king of England; last shift of Houses/kingship during the War of the Roses.
1273
1485
597
1174 7/12
47. John I Tzimiskes murders Nikephoros II and is crowned Byzantine co-emperor in his place.
910
969
1453
793
48. The Knights Templar are rounded up and murdered by Philip the Fair of France - with the backing of the Pope.Hastens the demise of the order within a decade.
618
534
1189
1307 Friday - October 13th
49. Pepin promises the Pope central Italy. This is arguably the beginning of the temporal power of the Papacy.
1314
1419
754
1297
50. Benedict of Nursia founds monastery at Monte Cassino.The first of twelve monasteries founded by Saint Benedict - beginning the Order of Saint Benedict.
872
1328
674-678
529