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12th century in Europe

  • Middle AgesIn 476, the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, Romulus Augustulus, was deposed by a Germanic chieftain named Odoacer.
  • High Middle AgesIn the year 1086, King William I ordered a massive survey of England known as the Domesday Book. This census recorded every piece of land and its value…
  • Renaissance of the 12th centuryCharlemagne ruled the Franks from 768 to 814 and held the title of Holy Roman Emperor from 800 until his death in 814. His reign laid the groundwork for…
  • Northern CrusadesPope Celestine III issued a formal call for crusade in 1195, marking the official start of Northern Crusades. This papal bull authorized military action…