Roman Emperor Romulus Augustus dethroned by barbarians
New king
481
Cloris, 15, became king of the Franks. He was a warrior himself and then once he became king, he led wars for 30 years.
Martel won
732
Martel came out victorious against Muslim armies from Spain. Europe remained Christian.
Pepin becomes king
751
Martel's son, Pepin, asks the head of the church (Pope Zacharias) to recognize him as the new king. He was the first ever to rule with blessings of the church.
Charlemagne's rule began
768
Charlemagne invades Spain
777
Charlemagne invades Spain, the Muslims previously ruled this land
Invaders
798
Vikings invade Europe. They became too populated and needed more space.
Charlemagne helps Pope Leo
800
Charlemagne marched to Italy to help Pope Leo the third put down rebellion
Charlemagne dies
814
Charlemagne died at the age of 72; he had a high fever and took liquid medicine.
Rule ended
816
Charlemagne's rule is ended by war.
Louis dies
840
Louis the Pious dies. He was the son of Charlemagne and lacked his strength and shrewdness.
Louis the third becomes emperor
855
Feudalism spreads
900
Feudalism spreads to Northern France.
Feudalism spreads
1055
Feudalism spreads through western Europe.
King William takes control.
1066
King William the conqueror takes control of England. Using the feudalism system he divides the land among followers.