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Timeline Of The Middle Ages
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1. Joan of Arc lifts the siege of Orl
1429
638
793
1209
2. 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.
1417
911
1037
534
3. Thomas Aquinas' work - Summa Theologica is published - after his death.Is the main staple of theology during the Middle Ages.
795
751
1274
862
4. Battle of Nehawand. Muslims conquer Persia.
1227
674-678
641
563
5. Otto deposes Pope John XII who is replaced with Pope Leo VIII.Citizens of Rome promise not to elect another Pope without Imperial approval.
605
1108/24
793
963-964
6. Windmills are first recorded.
1185
1419
1174 7/12
1163
7. Turkic Muslim invaders sack and burn the university at Nalanda.This is the beginning of the decline of Buddhism inIndia.
795
907
1077
1193
8. Second Muslim attack on Constantinople - ending in failure. The combined Byzantine
1184
718
1067
732
9. The Construction of the Tower of London begins.The tower of London was the ultimate keep of the British Empire.
868
1077
1273
1179
10. Battle of SzebenThird significant victory for the Hungarian forces led by Janos Hunyadi over the Ottoman forces.
1237
751
1442
1179
11. Mongol invasion of Rus' resumes.Causes the split of Kievan Rus' into three components (present day Russia - Ukraine - Belarus - greatly effects various regions of Eastern Europe; Golden Horde formed.
1237
793
874
1107
12. 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.
1106 9/28
1183
1049
1122 9/23
13. Division of Charlemagne's Empire between his grandsons with the Treaty of Verdun.Sets the stage for the founding of the Holy Roman Empire and France as separate states.
1130 12/25
668
843
1485
14. The University of Heidelberg is founded.It is the oldest university in Germany.
1487
1066
1386 October 18-19th
1492
15. 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.
1307 Friday - October 13th
1174 7/12
1442
650
16. PopeInnocent III calls for the Albigensian Crusade which seeks to destroy a rival form of Christianity practiced by the Cathars.
1187
641
1434
1208
17. Succession of Hugh Capet to the French Throne.Beginning of Capetian Dynasty.
987
1185
563
1381
18. Pepin founds the Carolingian dynasty.
1429
1453
751
632
19. Battle of Anchialus. Simeon I the Great defeats the Byzantines.Recognition of the Imperial Title of the Bulgarian rulers.
1219
577
1130 12/25
917
20. The fall of the Yuan Dynasty. Its remnants - known as Northern Yuan - continued to rule Mongolia.The breakup of the Mongol Empire - which marked the end of Pax Mongolica.
1368
c. 1001
1192
1499
21. William the Conqueror - Duke of Normandy - invades England and becomes King after the Battle of Hastings.End of Anglosaxon rule in England and start of Norman lineage.
650
1066
871
1150
22. Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press.Literature - News - etc. becomes more accessible throughout Europe.
1415 October 25th
1439
685
1415
23. The Kingdom of the Lombards is founded in Italy.
1310
1189
1071
568
24. 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.
1417
989
978
1205
25. First Crusade. Jerusalem is re-taken from the Muslims on the urging of Pope Urban II.This would lead to the beginning of the Kingdom of Jerusalem - which would last for nearly two centuries; within the era of the Crusades to the Holy Land.
1405
1442
1099
726
26. 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.
1368
1431
626
800
27. 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
896
1186 1/27
1434
1409
28. Battle of SzebenThird significant victory for the Hungarian forces led by Janos Hunyadi over the Ottoman forces.
1442
1279
618
663
29. Battle of Heavenfield.Northumbrian army under Oswald defeat Welsh army.
1075
633
1152
643
30. Succession of Hugh Capet to the French Throne.Beginning of Capetian Dynasty.
1417
987
825
981
31. Fujiwara period in Japan.Would become the most powerful clan during the Heian period in Japan for around three centuries.
1125
1381
866
962
32. Grand Canal of China constructed.
605
963-964
1307 Friday - October 13th
1185
33. Christianization of Bulgaria.
1049
1381
1298
864
34. 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.
862
1337
882
885
35. Battle of Dun Nechtain. Picts defeat Northumbrians - whose dominance ends.
910
685
711
622
36. 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.
750
711
1216
1135
37. 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
1399
650
1415 October 25th
1258
38. 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.
1183
1098
1499
793
39. 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.
650
632
1205
1431
40. Muslims capture Bari and much of southern Italy.
827
840
1158
1467
41. The Cistercian Order is founded.Was a return to the original observance of the Rule of St. Benedict.
843
1257
1282
1098
42. 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.
1176 5/29
955
1346
868
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.
1175
1125
529
1185
44. 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.
1444 November 10th
455
1310
1227
45. Dionysius Exiguus publishes the Dionysius Exiguus' Easter table.This initiated the Anno Domini era - used for the Gregorian and Julian calendars.
868
1152
1174 7/12
525
46. Pope Gregory VII elevated to the papal throne.This begins a period of church reform.
1273
1067
1109
927
47. 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.
1453
1487
1205
896
48. 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.
1054
1396
1118
687
49. Battle of St. AlbansTraditionally marks the beginning of the War of the Roses.
1205
1118
1455 May 22
1370
50. Iceland is settled by Norsemen.
874
1461
814
1485