Timeline (Magnam Europae)

Welcome to the timeline for the Magnam Europae ATL, presented in an abridged format. The timeline spans the time and events that transpire between Point of Divergence in 802 AD to Present Day. It explores the events allowing Irene of Athen's marriage of Charlemagne and the ramifications of their union, including the unification of the Holy Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire, the survival of Irene of Athens, and the religious unity shared by these empires, allowing for the Christian world to be better prepared against the Muslim invasions.

8th Century and Previous

 * 3rd Century- The Franks establish power in an area desribed in the Panegtrici Latini as an area east and north of the Rhine.
 * 476- The Western Roman Empire falls
 * 509- Clovis I, who consolidated the Frankish Kingdoms, establishes the Merovingian dynasty.
 * 687- The Merovingian dynasty ends when Pepin of Heristal assumes power.
 * 714- Pepin of Heristal dies. Francia falls into disarray.
 * 730- Arab invaders move into Gaul, forcefully capturing territory as they go.
 * 732-737- Charles Martel turns the tide against the Arab invaders

9th Century
25 December, 800: Charlemagne is named Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III due to the lack of a male heir to the Roman throne.