Middle Ages Timeline By gracie_gonzo Nov 22, 1000 new cities and towns begin to arise in Europe Nov 22, 1054 The Great Schism begins in Europe Nov 22, 1066 William the Great invades England Nov 22, 1088 First Universities appear in Europe Nov 22, 1096 the first Crusade begins Nov 22, 1100 craftspeople organize into guilds Nov 22, 1122 Concordat of Worms Nov 22, 1154 Henry II is crowned King of England Nov 22, 1180 Phillip II is crowned King of France Nov 22, 1187 Saladin captures Jerusalem from the Crusaders Nov 22, 1204 Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Nov 22, 1209 Fransiscan orded founded Nov 22, 1215 John signs the Magna Carta in England Nov 22, 1216 dominican order of monks founded Nov 22, 1233 the Inquisition begins Nov 22, 1295 Edward Icreates the Model Parliament Nov 22, 1302 Meeting oof the 1st Estates General in France Nov 22, 1328 the Black Death begins in Europe Nov 22, 1337 Hundred Years' war begins Nov 22, 1453 Hundred Years' war ends Nov 22, 1453 Ottoman Turks conquer Byzantine empire Nov 22, 1455 War of Roses beguns in Europe Nov 22, 1469 Ferdinand and Isabella unite Spain by marriage Mar 2, 2022 Alfred The Great begins his rule in England Mar 2, 2022 Charlemagne is crowned the Holy Roman Emperor Mar 2, 2022 Vikings invade throughout Europe Period: Mar 2, 2022 to Nov 22, 1500 Middle Ages