966 Religion Christianisation Poland
Baptism of Mieszko I
Poland chooses Latin Christianity, a decision that durably fixes its cultural place in Europe.
A shared history
European construction did not begin in 1950. This thread links the ancient inheritance, the Judeo-Christian matrix and the contemporary Union.
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Early Middle Ages 3 events988 Religion Christianisation Ukraine
Baptism of Rus’
Vladimir chooses Byzantine Christianity; Eastern Europe swings into Constantinople’s orbit.
996 Event Middle Ages Austria
First mention of Ostarrîchi
An imperial charter names for the first time the “eastern realm”, origin of the name Österreich.
1000 1099
High and Late Middle Ages 6 events1000 Figure Christianisation Hungary
Coronation of Stephen I
Pope Sylvester II sends a crown: Hungary enters Latin Christendom.
1000 Religion Christianisation Iceland
Christianisation by vote
The assembly collectively decides to adopt Christianity to preserve civil peace.
1000 Religion Christianisation Sweden
Christianisation of Sweden
The baptism of Olof Skötkonung anchors the kingdom to Latin Christendom and to writing.
1016 Event Middle Ages Denmark
Empire of Cnut the Great
The Danish king rules England, Norway and Denmark: a North Sea empire.
1030 War Christianisation Norway
Battle of Stiklestad
The death of Olaf II makes him a saint: the kingdom’s Christianisation is completed.
1066 War Middle Ages United Kingdom
Norman Conquest
William imposes a French-speaking aristocracy; English absorbs thousands of Latin words.