important individuals of the middle ages

the fall of the western roman empire

476

the reason for the fall of the roman empire was because of the vast area they didn't have enough troops to cover every spot around border. To many historians, the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century CE has always been viewed as the end of the ancient world and the onset of the Middle Ages. The size of the Roman Empire made the governing difficult, but the ineffective leadership made the problem even bigger.

King Arthur

600

there was lots of debate about king Arthur existence. some advice say that he was real. if he truly existed it was believed to be somewhere between the 5th or early 6th century. some advice shows that he was a soldier while other people think that he was a king. Historia Brittonum was the first book for evidence of his existence, supposedly eh was in 12 military battles. He is one of the most famous medieval person ever to have lived (or not).

Charlemagne

742

Charlemagne was an emperor king who bought most of the western and central Europe under his region by a verity of mean including the military. but he wasn't just famous for that. He was also a main force in something called the Carolingian Renaissance which changed much of Europe by bringing about a new monetary system. He is often considered to be the father of what is now modern Europe.

Leif Ericson

970

Leif Ericson was a Norse adventurer and explorer who is generally credited as being the first European to discover North america. he was the son of Erik the, founder of the first European settlement on what is now called Greenland. A.D. 1000, Eriksson sailed to Norway, where King Olaf I converted him to Christianity. on his way back he visited north america, where he explored a region he called Vinland.

William the Conqueror

1028

William I, by name William the conquer or William the bastard. William was the first Norman king of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087. In the 1050s and early 1060s William became a contender for the throne of England. William built a large fleet and invaded England in September 1066, decisively defeating and killing Harold at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066. William was crowned king on Christmas Day 1066, in London. more that 100,00 people died in the Norman conquest

Richard I of England

1137

From an early age, Richard showed significant political and military ability. he was know for his courage and prowess on the battlefield. Richard was extremely popular during his lifetime. he was the King of England from 1189 until his death, He also ruled as Duke of Normandy, Aquitaine and Gascony. he built a army against his dad Henry II (1133-1189). Richard was betrothed at nine years old. Richard spent majority of his life at war.