Who’s Who in the Middle Ages

ByVictoria Riley

Period 6

Charles Martel

688- 741

Charles Martel Born: 688 AD Died : 741 Children: Carloman, Pepin III, Grifon and Bernard Wives: Chrotrud, Swanachild

Three Accomplishments1. Reunited France2. Captured Aquitain and Burgundy3. 732- Achieved an important victory in Early

Europe at the Battle of the Tours. This victory preserved Europe as we know it

Gregory the Great

540- 604

Gregory the Great ( Pope Gregory)

Born : 540 Died :604 Children : N/A Wives: N/A Papacy: September 3, 590 until March 12, 604

Three Accomplishments1. He joined a monastery and later became a

monk2. Was appointed Deacon by Pope Benedict I3. Changed the format of mass

Henry IV

1366-1413

Henry IV Born: 1366 Died : 1413 Children : Henry V, John, Thomas, Humphrey, and

multiple daughter Wives: Mary de Bohun, Joanna of Navarre

Three Accomplishments1. First English king to allow the burning if heretics2. In order to become king, had King Richard jailed 3. Had a strong military presecnce led by his son

Charlemagne

742-814

Charlemagne Born : 742 Died : 814 Children : Louis, Gisela and several other children

with various other women Wives: Hildegarde , Fastrada

Three Accomplishments1. Considered the first Holy Roman Emperor and “

Protector of the Church”2. Made Education reforms3. Allowed each town to make its own laws

Gregory VII

1020 - 1085

Gregory VII Born : 1020 Died : 1085 Children : N/A Wife : N/A Papacy : April 22, 1073 until May 25, 1085

Three Accomplishments1. Was given the name Hildebrand at birth2. Went with Gregory VI, after he was exiled3. Tried to control the governments of Spain and

Hungary

Otto I

912-973

Otto I Born : November 23,912 Died :May 5, 973 Wives : Queen Edith , Empress Saint Adelaide Children : Luitdolf and Luitgard, Richilde, Otto II

Three Accomplishments:1. Won the Battle of Lech Field2. Increased government control of Church

3. Claimed the pope couldn’t be elected without his approval

Victoria Riley

1991-

Victoria Riley Born : December 24, 1991 Died : Still here Children : None Husband : No

Three Accomplishments1. Was voted SPL of her Girl Scout Troop for 2005-

20062. Elected to Student Council for the past two years3. Six consecutive terms of honor roll or high honor

roll

The End Don’t forget to keep an eye on the next Gregory the Great!!!!