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Ancient Europe
Battle of Marathon
490 BCE
The Battle of Marathon, fought between the Greeks and Persians, marked a significant victory for the Greeks and secured their independence against Persian invasion.
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Fall of the Western Roman Empire
476 CE
The fall of the Western Roman Empire marked the end of ancient Rome and the beginning of the Middle Ages in Europe.
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Medieval Europe
Charlemagne's Coronation as Holy Roman Emperor
800
Charlemagne's coronation as Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III in Rome signified the revival of the Roman Empire in Western Europe.
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Norman Conquest of England
1066
The Norman Conquest led by William the Conqueror marked the beginning of Norman rule in England and brought significant political and cultural changes to the country.
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Magna Carta
Jun 15, 1215
The Magna Carta was a historic document that limited the power of the English monarchy and laid the foundation for constitutional law.
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Black Death
1347 - 1351
The Black Death, a devastating pandemic caused by the bubonic plague, resulted in the deaths of millions of people across Europe and had profound social and economic consequences.
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Renaissance and Reformation
Italian Renaissance
1300 - 1699
The Italian Renaissance was a period of cultural and intellectual flourishing characterized by advancements in art, literature, science, and philosophy.
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Gutenberg's Printing Press
1440
Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press revolutionized the spread of knowledge and played a crucial role in the dissemination of ideas during the Renaissance and Reformation.
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Protestant Reformation
1517 - 1648
The Protestant Reformation, initiated by Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses, led to a widespread religious and theological upheaval, challenging the authority of the Catholic Church and resulting in the establishment of Protestant denominations.
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Thirty Years' War
1618 - 1648
The Thirty Years' War, a complex conflict involving religious, political, and territorial disputes, devastated Europe and reshaped the balance of power on the continent.
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Key Facts
- The Renaissance period marked a rebirth of culture and learning in Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries.
- The Reformation in the 16th century led to religious conflicts and the establishment of Protestantism as a separate branch of Christianity.
- The Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries brought about significant global expansion and colonization by European powers.
- The French Revolution in the late 18th century marked the beginning of modern political and social changes in Europe.
- The World Wars in the 20th century had a profound impact on Europe, leading to changes in borders, ideologies, and global power dynamics.
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