Events
476 - Germanic Warlord Odoacer forces
Romulus Augustus to Abdicate, bringing
an end to the Western Roman Empire. This
Marks the beginning of the Middle Ages in
Europe481 - The Merovingian Dynasty is founded
by Clovis I, marking the Beginning of
the Frankish Kingdom.519 - The Kingdom of Wessex is Established
by West Saxon Chieftain Cerdic.536 - A Volcanic Eruption in Iceland causes
a Volcanic Winter Across Europe, which led to
Famine, Crop Faliures, and the Plague of
Justinian.527 - Justinian is Crowned Emperor of
The Byzantine Empire. His Reign would
mark a period of Military and Territorial
Expansion of the Byzantine Empire.793 - Vikings raid the Monastery of
Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island.
This event marks the beginning of the Viking
Age in Europe.800 - Charlemagne, King of the Franks, is Crowned
Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, by Pope Leo III.732 - The Battle of Tours was fought
between the Kingdom of the Franks
and the Umayyad Caliphate. This was
an Important Battle during the Umayyad
Invasion of Gaul.871 - After the death of Æthelred I,
Alfred the Great would be crowned
King of Wessex.878 - The Battle of Edington is fought
between the Vikings and the West Saxons.
This Battle was a West Saxon Victory. This VictorySecured Wessex and set the foundation for a
Unified England.899 - Alfred the Great Dies843 - The Treaty of Verdun is
Signed. This ended the Carolingian
Civil War and divided the Carolingian
Dynasty into 3 Seperate Kingdoms.927 - Unification of England happens under
King Æthelstan.754 - The Papal States is Established
in Central Italy by Pope Stephen II.
The Papal States would be the Dominant
Leading Force of Western Europe and
the Roman Catholic Church.597 - The Anglo Saxon Kingdoms,
later known as England, is Converted
to Roman Catholicism by St. Augustine,
who was sent by Pope Gregory the Great.1066 - The Battle of Stamford Bridge
is fought between English and Scandinavian Forces.
The Battle is declared an English Victory.
19 Days Later, Norman Forces Invade the
Southern English Coastal town of Hastings.
The Battle was declared a Norman Victory.
This ended the Anglo Saxon Ages
and began the Norman Rule of England.1215 - King John of England is forced to sign the Magna Carta.
This Document Limited the Power of the Monarchy and Established
the Parliament.Periods
Middle Ages
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