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450
First British Monasteries are Established in Wales
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496
Clovis, King of the Franks, Converts to Christianity
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Period: 500 to Jan 1, 994
Germanic Kingdoms Convert to Catholicism
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590
Gregory the Great Becomes Pope
Gregory the Great emphasized missionary work and helping the less fortunate. This made him very popular and respected among people. -
597
Anglo-Saxons Begin to Convert to Christianity
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Jan 1, 800
King Charlemagne Crowned Holy Roman Emperor
Under the rule of King Charlemagne, the Franks rule most of Europe and spread Catholicism to Germanic lands. He was crowned by Pope Leo II. -
Period: Jan 1, 800 to
The Holy Roman Empire
King Charlemagne was the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. -
Jan 1, 846
Bulgaria converts to Christianity
This occurs under the rule of King Boris I. -
Jan 1, 960
Denmark converts to Christianity
This occurs under King Harald Bluetooth. -
Jan 1, 966
Poland converts to Christianity
This occurs under the rule of King Mieszko I. -
Jan 1, 1000
Vikings Convert to Christianity
Vikings from Scandinavia raided, traded, and settled throughout the British Isles, Iceland, Greenland, Russia (700s-1000s AD). They converted to Christianity and formed kingdoms in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway (near 1000 AD). -
Jan 1, 1054
The Great Schism
Christians in East Europe, Russia, and Greece denied authority of the Pope and created the Christian Eastern Orthodox. This division still exists today.
