Timeline of Germany

Chronology

34 events spanning the history of Germany. BCE/CE dating.

1. 9

   Hermann defeats Varus

   Hermann (Arminius) of the tribe Cherusci defeats the Roman governor Varus and 3 Roman legions in the Teutoburg Forest.

2. 870

   Formation of the duchies of Franconia, Saxony, Bavaria and Lorraine

   Formation of the duchies of Franconia, Saxony, Bavaria and Lorraine.

3. 919 – 1024

   The Saxon dynasty rule Germany

   The Saxon dynasty rule Germany.

4. 962

   Otto I -- first emperor

   Otto I -- first emperor of the “Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation” crowned in Rome.

5. 1039 – 1125

   Salian dynasty

   Salian dynasty.

6. 1096

   The first Crusade

   The first Crusade.

7. 1138 – 1254

   The Hohenstaufen dynasty

   The Hohenstaufen dynasty.

8. 1273

   Rudolf of Hapsburg crowned king of Germany

   Rudolf of Hapsburg crowned king of Germany.

9. 1348 – 1352

   The Plague (“black death”).

   The Plague (“black death”).

10. 1648

    Peace of Westphalia

    Peace of Westphalia.