High Middle Ages facts for kids

The cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, whose construction began in 1163, is one of the finest examples of the High Middle Ages architecture.

The High Middle Ages was the part of European history in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries (AD 1000–1299). Before the High Middle Ages came the Early Middle Ages (from the 5th century to approximately AD 1000). After the High Middle Ages came the Late Middle Ages (about AD 1300–1500).

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  After the successful siege of Jerusalem in 1099, Godfrey of Bouillon, leader of the First Crusade, became the first ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

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  A map of medieval universities and major monasteries with library in 1250

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  Detail of a portrait of Hugh de Provence (wearing spectacles), painted by Tommaso da Modena in 1352

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  Ships of the world in 1460, according to the Fra Mauro map.

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  Fresco from the Boyana Church depicting Emperor Constantine Tikh Asen. The murals are among the finest achievements of the Bulgarian culture in the 13th century.

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  Interior of Nôtre Dame de Paris

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  John the Apostle and Marcion of Sinope in an Italian illuminated manuscript, painting on vellum, 11th century

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  Musicians playing the Spanish vihuela, one with a bow, the other plucked by hand, in the Cantigas de Santa Maria of Alfonso X of Castile, 13th century

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  Men playing the organistrum, from the Ourense Cathedral, Spain, 12th century

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In Spanish: Plena Edad Media para niños