Middle Ages People to Know (#10)

Charlemagne

king of the Franks who united much of Europe and was named Holy Roman Emperor.

Emperor Henry IV

An emperor that argued against Pope Gregory VII about who should select bishops. (Pope wins the power struggle)

Joan of Arc

(c. 1412-1431) French peasant girl, a heroine and military leader inspired by religious visions; rallied French troops during the Hundred Years War to resist the English and to have Charles VII crowned king. She was burned at the stake

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

King and Queen of Spain - help unify Spain and support and encourage Spanish exploration.

King Richard I

The king of England who led the third Crusade. Also known as "Lion Heart" for his courage. Respected by both Christians and Muslims.

Patrick

Christian saint, he converted the people of Ireland to Christianity

Pope Urban II

pope who called for the first crusade to reclaim Jerusalem from the Muslims

Saladin

Powerful Muslim ruler during Third Crusade, defeated King Richard 1. Was respected by Crusaders by his treatment of fallen enemies

Thomas Aquinas

Scholar who argued that the most basic religious truths could be proved by sound reasoning. Argued that science and religion were related.

William the Conqueror

French noble who was the duke of Normandy who led an invasion of England in 1066 and became the King of England which united Britain and France politically