Middle Ages Timeline

(5th - 15th century AD)

The Middle Ages, also known as the medieval period, spanned from the 5th to the 15th century AD. Explore the significant events and historical highlights of this era. More Less

Political and Military

711 - 1492

Oct 10, 732

Dec 25, 800

1066

Oct 14, 1066

Aug 26, 1071

1202 - 1204

Jun 15, 1215

1337 - 1453

Sep 19, 1356

Oct 25, 1415

1431

Religious and Spiritual

1054

1095 - 1291

1378 - 1417

Cultural and Intellectual

1088

1100 - 1199

1271

1320

1400

1440

Social and Economic

1315 - 1317

1347

1358

Sep 2, 1666

Key Facts

  1. The Middle Ages began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD.
  2. The Crusades, a series of holy wars, took place between the 11th and 13th centuries.
  3. The Black Death, a devastating plague, swept through Europe in the 14th century, causing millions of deaths.
  4. The Magna Carta, a document that limited the powers of the English monarchy, was signed in 1215.
  5. The Renaissance, a period of cultural and intellectual revival, marked the end of the Middle Ages.

Source

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