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Timeline Of The Middle Ages
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1. Muslims take Carthage.
1163
866
698
685
2. 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.
1037
1185
1050
1325
3. Joan of Arc lifts the siege of Orl
963-964
1429
1077
1328
4. Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV walks to Canossa where he stands barefoot in the snow to beg forgiveness of the Pope for his offences - and admitting defeat in theInvestiture Controversy.This helps establish Papal rule over European heads of state for an
1485
1467
1077
1485
5. 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
1163
515
1183
6. 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.
1431
872
1453
1166
7. 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.
1444 November 10th
726
1116
1037
8. 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
1037
1202
874
1297
9. Muhammad Migrates from Mecca to Medina.Event will have designated first year of the Islamic Calendar - as Anno Hegirae.
1174 7/12
1016
1492
622
10. Sui Dynasty in China.China unified once again during this period for the first time in almost 400 years.
581
1386 October 18-19th
633
632
11. Accession of Harun al-Rashid in Baghdad.
1368
751
1396
786
12. 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
1434
1095
919
795
13. Eric the Red - exiled from Iceland - begins Scandinavian colonization of Greenland.
985
1102
1297
896
14. In the Battle of Hundsfeld - Boleslaus III Wrymouth defeats Emperor Henry V.German expansion to the east is stopped.
754
1108/24
965-967
1183
15. Battle of Adrianople. The Bulgarians under Emperor Kaloyan defeat Baldwin I.Beginning of the decline of the Latin Empire.
1415 October 25th
1121 12/25
1205
1378
16. The Bible is translated into English by John Wycliffe.First print published in English (Vulgate)
1109
711
827
1381
17. The Hanseatic League is founded.This marks a new period of trade and economic development for northern and western Europe.
1158
1389 June 28th
1212
626
18. Onin War takes place in Japan.First of many significant civil wars between shogunates that would continue for another century during the Muromachi period.
1333
1399
1467
963-964
19. Kievan Rus' is established.Would be sustained until the Mongol invasion of Rus' over four and a half centuries - despite peaking during the middle 11th century during the reign of Yaroslav the Wise.
1215
1310
882
1212
20. Children's Crusade.
1296
1212
985
1016
21. 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.
885
590
1050
618
22. Prince Dmitry Donskoy of Moscow led a united Russian army to a victory over the Mongols in the Battle of Kulikovo.
1405
768
868
1380
23. Marco Polo publishes his tales of China - along with Rustichello da Pisa.A key step to the bridging of East and West in trade.
899
1257
1298
1183
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.
989
1179
1381
1206
25. The Council of Constance ends.The Western Schism comes to a close - and elects Pope Martin V as the sole pope.
1444 November 10th
969
1417
605
26. Prince Dmitry Donskoy of Moscow led a united Russian army to a victory over the Mongols in the Battle of Kulikovo.
1054
1456
1215
1380
27. Battle of Tertry
1297
978
1405
687
28. 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
568
1192
1337
29. Death of Charlemagne.Would be a factor towards the splitting of his empire almost 30 years later.
1166
577
814
627
30. 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.
1099
978
1139
1415 October 25th
31. University of Bologna is formed.It is the oldest university in Europe.
969
1088
622
1415 October 25th
32. The Byzantines under Basil II conquer Bulgaria after a bitter 50-years struggle.Concludes the Byzantine conquest of Bulgaria.
1453
1095
1208
1018
33. Death of Alfred the Great.
525
899
1192
735
34. The Ninth Crusade occurs.Considered to be theLast Major Crusade to take place in the Holy Land.
1492
1272-73
1179
1122 9/23
35. Muslims take Carthage.
800
1018
899
698
36. Battle of Dun Nechtain. Picts defeat Northumbrians - whose dominance ends.
1163
685
455
1274
37. Synod of Whitby.Roman Christianity triumphs over Celtic Christianity in England.
663
1444 November 10th
500
778
38. Augustine arrives in Kent.Christianization of Britain (Anglo-Saxons) begins.
602
1219
1123 3/18-3/27
597
39. Provisions of Oxford forced upon Henry III of England.This establishes a new form of government-limited regal authority.
1257
1282
1272-73
1337
40. Simeon I becomes ruler of theFirst Bulgarian Empire in the Balkans.
568
590
1171
893
41. Papal recognition of the Dominican Order.
1216
1171
1018
795
42. Richard II abdicates the throne to Henry of Bolingbroke - who becomes Henry IV of England.End of Plantagenet Dynasty - beginning of the Lancaster lineage of kings.
1399
1187
1102
525
43. Simeon I becomes ruler of theFirst Bulgarian Empire in the Balkans.
893
1347
1368
1066
44. Sack of Lindisfarne. Viking attacks on Britain begin.Generally considered the beginning of the Viking Age that would span over two centuries - and reach as far south as Hispania and as far east as the Byzantine Empire - and present day Russia.
793
1298
960
1310
45. 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.
862
1337
563
960
46. Viking state in Russia founded under Rurik - first at Novgorod - then Kiev.
800
1125
987
862
47. 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.
627
1122 9/23
1066
927
48. Fujiwara period in Japan.Would become the most powerful clan during the Heian period in Japan for around three centuries.
c. 1001
866
1485
911
49. 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.
500
1282
1125
1075
50. 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.
1209
1208
1179
843