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410
The Visigoths Sack Rome
After 3 sieges on Rome, the Visigoths are let in by slaves and sack the city. -
Period: 410 to Dec 31, 1485
Medieval Period
A brief timeline of the Medieval period, (476-1485AD) -
476
The Fall of The (Western) Roman Empire
The last emperor of Rome, Romulus Augustus abdicates under pressure from others. -
500
King Arthur is Born and Rules
It is uncertain whether King Arthur existed, but if so, he was born and ruled somewhere in the 5th-6th centuries. -
Jan 1, 1066
The End of the Viking Age
The Norwegian/Viking king Harald III is defeated in the Battle for Stamford Bridge, ending the Viking Age. -
Oct 14, 1066
The Battle of Hastings and the Start of the Reign of William the Conquerer
The Battle of Hastings was a major Norman victory that saw Duke William the II rise up against all odds and defeat Harold II. This saw William into power and the title 'Conquerer'. -
Jan 1, 1086
The Creation of the Domesday Book
The Domesday land survey is created after a years' work on it. -
Sep 9, 1087
The End of William the Conquerers Reign
William's reign after he dies from fatal abdominal injuries, caused by his saddle pommel. -
Jan 1, 1095
The Start of the1st Crusade
Pope Urban II calls for Christians to join in a war against the Turks. -
Jun 7, 1099
The End of the 1st Crusade
The First Crusade ends after the invading armies finally reach the walls of Jerusalem. -
Jul 15, 1099
The Siege of Jerusalem
The Jews and the Muslims fight together against the invading Franks, but lose the city. -
Jan 1, 1147
The Start of the 2nd Crusade
In 1147, King Louis VII and Conrad III launched an unsuccessful attack on Jerusalem, but failed to win any major victories. -
Jan 1, 1149
The End of the Second Crusade
The Second Crusade finally ended in 1149, after an unsuccessful campaign. -
Jan 1, 1187
The Start of the 3rd Crusade
In 1187 the Sultan of Egypt retook Jerusalem after a century of Christian rule. -
Jan 1, 1192
The End of the 3rd Crusade
The 3rd Crusades ends, and Jerusalem remains under Muslim control. -
Jan 1, 1202
The Start of the 4th Crusade
In 1202 Pope Innocent III launches the 4th Crusade, with the intention of invading the Holy Land. The Crusaders don't have money for provisions and fleets, so sail to Constantinople, which they sack, and instead create the Latin Empire and other 'Crusader' states. -
Jan 1, 1204
The End of the 4th Crusade
The 4th Crusade ends after much confusion and misunderstanding. -
Jan 1, 1204
The End of the 4th Crusade
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Jan 1, 1206
Genghis Khan Founds the Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan founds one of the largest empires in history, later to cover 22% of the Earth's surface. -
Jan 1, 1212
The Children's Crusade
The Children's Crusade is a possibly fictitious series of events during 1212, where the French and the German led armies of children to Jerusalem. None of the children ever made it to the Holy Land though. -
Jun 15, 1215
The Signing of Magna Carta
King John is forced to sign Magna Carta, which reduced King John's (and future monarchs') power, including no interference with the church, no levied taxes (except regular feudal dues) and weights and measures were kept uniform throughout the kingdom. -
Jan 1, 1217
The Start of the 5th Crusade
In 1217 the 5th crusade starts. There are 2 phases. In the 1st, A European force and the Prince of Antioch join together to take back Jerusalem. In the 2nd phase, some crusader force remarkably capture Damietta, Egypt. They then launch a costly attack on Cairo and are forced to retreat and surrender. -
Jul 1, 1221
The End of the 5th Crusade
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Jan 1, 1228
The Start of the 6th Crusade
Emperor Fredrick II launches fleet to Saint-Jean d'Acre, and through diplomacy amazingly recovers Jerusalem, Nazareth and Bethlehem for the Christians for 10 years. -
Jan 1, 1229
The End of the 6th Crusade
Fredrick makes peace treaty with Al-Kamil, (Ruler of Egypt) allowing almost total Christian control of Jerusalem. -
Feb 13, 1244
Jerusalem Taken Back from the Christians
The Muslims are unhappy with the peace treaty and lay siege on Jerusalem, ending with the Muslims succeding and taking the city for themselves. -
Jan 1, 1248
The Start of the 7th Crusade
Louis IX organises a crusade against Jerusalem. -
Jan 1, 1254
The End of the 7th Crusade
After many years of stagnant fighting and failures, the 7th crusade ends. -
Jan 1, 1270
The Start and the End of the 8th Crusade
This crusade was also organised by Louis IX, and his intention was to come to the aid of some 'Crusader states' in Syria. Louis never made it to Syria, as his crusade was diverted to Tunis, Tunisia, where he died after just 2 months. Louis was later canonised. -
Jan 1, 1271
The Start of the 9th Crusade
Edward, (Who was to become Edward I of England) who accompanied Louis IX on the 8th crusade initiates a crusade. -
Jan 1, 1272
The End of the 9th Crusade and the End of the Crusades in the Middle East
The 9th crusade is deemed a failure and is ended. -
Jan 1, 1337
The Start of the Hundred Years' War
The Hundred Years' war starts after build-ups in hostilities over the French throne. -
Jan 1, 1346
The Start of the Black Death in Europe
The Black Death arrives from China, wreaking havoc amongst Europe, killing 30-60% of Europes population. -
Jan 1, 1351
The Black Death Disappears
Finally, the Black Death is contained and disappears. -
Jun 1, 1381
The Peasants' Revolt
Incidents to do with taxes in the Essex towns of Fobbing and Brentwood triggered the grueling Peasants' Revolt, which wasn't successful to the extent the 'peasants' were after, although it did show the rich that the peasants were capable of wreaking havoc. -
Jan 1, 1455
The Start of the War of the Roses
The House of York and Lancaster start the War of the Roses, a large civil war for the throne of England. -
Aug 1, 1485
The End of the War of the Roses and Medieval Period and the Start of the Renaissance
The War of the Roses ends and so does the Medieval period. -
The Start of the Reign of Charlemagne
Charlemagne inherits the Frankish Kingdom. -
Charlemagne Dies
Charlemagne dies after 47 years in power. -
The Start of the Viking Age
The Vikings raid Lindesfarme and begin the Viking age. -
Charlemagne is Crowned Emperor of the Romans
After expanding the Frankish Kingdom into an empire, Charlemagne conquers Italy and is crowned the Emperor of the Romans.