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Feudal System Under William the Conqueror
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Roman emperor Romulus Augustus is dethroned by barbarians. Rome collapses.
476
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15 year old warrior Clovis became king of the Franks
481
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He led them for thirty years. He also led the Franks into Christianity. Elsewhere in Europe, monks formed religious communities known as monasteries
Charlemagne crowns his son, Louis the Pious as co-emperor
713
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Mayor of the palace, Charles Martel, defeated Muslim invaders from Spain.
732
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Martels son, Pepin, asked the head of the church to recognize him as king.
751
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He was the first king to rule with the blessings of the church
Charlemagne's rule begins.
768
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Carloman, Charlemagne's brother dies
771
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As emperor, Charlemagne dedicates himself to bringing learning to his empire.
800 - 814
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Charlemagne, Pepins son, went to Italy to help put down a rebellion there.
800
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On Christmas Day, pope Leo the third crowned Charlemagne emperor.
800
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Magyars, Muslims, and Vikings attack Charlemagne's empire.
805 - 890
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As Charlemagne grew old, his empire began to unravel.
812 - 814
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At the age of 72, Charlemagne dies.
814
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Louis the Pious becomes king. He lacks his fathers wisdom and strength.
814 - 840
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The Jews create a culture which they called "Ashkenazic".
820 - 840
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Louis the pious, Charlemagne's son, died.
840
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His sons Lothair Charles and Louis were fighting for control of the empire
Vikings attack England. It is saved by the Anglo-Saxon king, Alfred the great.
869 - 899
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Religious writing, law anthologies, and poetry poured out of Jewish academies.
900 - 1100
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King Edward died childless, and his relatives fight over the English throne.
1065
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King William the Conqueror (of France) takes control of England.
1066
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Using the feudalism system, he divides the land among followers.