The Middle Ages of European history (adjective form mediaeval or medieval) are a period in history which lasted for roughly a millennium, commonly dated from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century to the beginning of the Early Modern Period in the 16th century, marked by the division of Western Christianity in the Reformation, the rise of humanism in the Italian Renaissance, and the beginnings of European overseas expansion. There is some variation in the dating of the edges of these periods which is due mainly to differences in specialization and focus of individual scholars.
During the Middle Ages the Wizarding world got clearly separated from Muggles and many important things have happened for wizards and witches:
- In 1473 the first Quidditch World Cup was held.
- The Wizard's Council was being held before the Ministry of Magic in England.
- The following important wizards have lived:
- Alberta Toothill (1391–1483)
- Bridget Wenlock (1202–1285)
- Chauncey Oldridge (1342–1379)
- Cornelius Agrippa (1486–1535)
- Cyprian Youdle (1312–1357)
- Godric Gryffindor (Co-founder of Hogwarts. Gave his name to one of the four houses)
- Helga Hufflepuff (Co-founder of Hogwarts. Gave his name to one of the four houses)
- Rowena Ravenclaw (Co-founder of Hogwarts. Gave his name to one of the four houses)
- Salazar Slytherin (Co-founder of Hogwarts. Gave his name to one of the four houses)
- Ignatia Wildsmith (1227–1320)
- Morgana