Medieval Timeline

Justinian

483

Justinian was born in Tauresium, Macedonia and was the emperor of the Byzantine Empire. His greatest achivement was his completion of the Codex of Justinion, which brought together all the Roman laws and put them into a single text which would hold the force of law (contained the laws of heresy.orthodoxy and paganism). He also started a significant campaign to retake africa from the vandals and italy from the goths.
Justinian died on November 14th 565 in Constantinople

Clovis

511

Clovis was born on 466 in Tournai, Belgium and was the King of the Franks and is often considered the founder of France. Clovis would become the first King to rule over all the Frankish tribes and become a firm ally of the Byzantine Empire and Christian King, also he extended his authority from north and west to sothward to Pyrnees. He also defeted the Alemani, Burgundians and Visigoths. His death on November 27th 511 in Paris, France also marked the end of the expansion of the Franks.

The Battle of Tours

Oct 10, 732

The Battle of Tours was a battle fought between Franks lead by Charles Martel and the invading Islamic army lead by Emir Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi Abd al Rahman, and the ultimate defeat of the Islamic army and death of Emir. The significance of this battle was the it secured the status of Christanity in Europe and halted the Islamic conquest of Europe. It also assured political dominance of the Franks in Europe at large.

Viking Invasions

Jan 1, 793

The Vikings who invaded Europe from 793 CE-1066 CE came from countries like modern day Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. At this time no place seemed safe, especailly Monastaries which was they're favourite to raid since the loot could be found within the walls. For centuries there was barely a church left because they were either destroyed or looted.These Invasions are significant because during these invasions they found lands that would become some of the best and most orginized states in Europe.

Charlemagne

Jan 28, 814

Charlamagne was born on 742 in Francia. He was the medieval emporer form 768 to 814. Charlamagne was significant because he wanted to unite all of the Germanic people into one Kingdom and also to convert all his subjects to Christianity. He would also become the first Holy Roman Emperor by encouraging arts, culture, education and Religion to his people.
Charlamagne died on January 28th 814 in Aachen, Germany.

East-West Schism

Jan 1, 1054

The East-West Schism was the the break and end of communion between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. This began with a crisis between the eastern Byzantine Empire and the Western tradiations when the Chirstian Church reachd a terminal crisis, this crisis lead to the split of the Eastern and Western Chruches. The most significant part was that it lead to the development of the modern Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Chruches.

Norman Conquest of England

Oct 14, 1066

The Norman Conquest of England was the invasion of the Kingdom of Engalnd by the Duke of Normandy (William th Conqurer) and the following Norman control of england after the Battle of Hastings. This conquest linked england more closely with continental europe and made Scandinavian influences less important in england. It also resulted in the almost total replacement of the english autocriacy to the Norman one. To summerize the Norman conquest changed the whole way the english kingdom worked

University of Bologna found

Jan 1, 1088

The University of Bologna is considered the first and oldest univeristy in Europe. At first the universtiy taught civil and common law then also added medicine, This really helped the modernization and growth of Europe.

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Apr 1, 1204

Eleanor of Aquitaine was born on 1122, Poitiers, France. Eleanor was one of the most powerful and influential people during the middle ages. She aquired that status beause she inherited a very large and rich piece of land called the Aquitaine at age 15. She then married the King of France then later on the King of England, as well as her being a type of advisor for two of her children who also became Kings of England, this solidified her influence and power. Eleanor died on 1204 in France.

Magna Carta

Jun 15, 1215

The Magna Carta is one of the most importan documents in hisotry. It was created in order to take away some power from the King England, who at the time was King John who many belive to be the worst king and the reason the Magna Carta was created.The Magna Carta guranteed people certain rights and bound the king to certain laws. The most famous clause was that all free men have the right to a free trial. This charter was a major step in forming Modern Democracies

Marco Polo

Sep 29, 1254

Marco Polo was a famous European Travelerler born in Venice Italy, he traveled further then any European along the Silk Road where he reached places like China and Mongolia. He became a personl advisor of the Emperor of Mongolia, Kublai Khan. Polo also wrote the book "The Travels of Marco Polo" which inspired people like Christopher Coloumbus,
Polo died on January 8th 1324, Venice, Italy

Hundred Years War

Jan 1, 1337

Hundred Years War was a long war against England and France. The significane of this war was the discovery and introduction to new and more modern weapons and war tactics, which drastically changed how wars were fought from then on. It boosted the nationalism of both England and France and transformed France into a centrilized state.
The war ended in 1453, lasting 116 years.

Joan of Arc

Jan 6, 1412

Joan of Arc was a peasent girl who lived in Domremy, France. She strongly believed that she was chosen by god to lead France to victory over the war between England and France. With her leadership she was able to lead and win the battle of Orleans at age 18, which was a huge vicotry. Joan of Arc was also able to inspire many of the french soldiers, which was one of the reasons they won the Battle of Orleans. Centuries after her execution on May 30th 1431 she was named Patron Saint of France.

Fall of Constantinople

Apr 6, 1453

The Fall of Constantinople was when the Ottoman Turks took the city of Constantinople. This was significant in many ways. It saw the armies of Islam spread into Europe from Asia for the first time and the religion of Islam was able to gain a foothold in Eastern Europe. Constantinople also becaome a type of base ground for the practice of Islam.The fall of the city also signaled the end of the Byzantine Empire. The Fall of Constaninople ended on May 29th 1453, only lasting 53 days.

Johannes Gutenberg

Feb 3, 1468

Johannes Gutenberg was born on 1395 in Mainz, Germany. Johannes was a german inventor who developed the the printing press the first moveable type. He used it to created the worlds first major printed book, the "Forty-Two Line Bible". Because of his invention he helped greatly advance the opportunities and for literacy and learning and made it much easier.
Gutenberg dided on Febuary 3rd 1468 in Mainz, Germany.