English Medieval Timeline

By VicNev27
  • Period: Jan 1, 1000 to Jan 1, 1500

    Literary Events

  • Jan 1, 1066

    William the Conqueror invades England.

    William the Conqueror invades England.
    First Norman king of England
  • Jan 1, 1150

    Paper is first mass-produced in Spain.

    Paper is first mass-produced in Spain.
    Papermaking and production began in whats is now spain and portugal
  • Jan 1, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    Document that restricted Kings from abusing their power.
  • Jan 1, 1270

    End of the Crusades

    End of the Crusades
    The end of a holy war in the Middle East
  • Jan 1, 1348

    The Plagues

    The Plagues
    A time of disease in which many people died.
  • Jan 1, 1378

    First appearance of Robin Hood in literature.

    First appearance of Robin Hood in literature.
    Robin Hood is an influential character who would steal from the rich to the poor.
  • Jan 1, 1387

    Chaucer writes The Canterbury Tales

    Chaucer writes The Canterbury Tales
    Chaucer writes The Canterbury Tales
  • Jan 1, 1455

    Beginning of War of the Roses

    Beginning of War of the Roses
    A long period of war between France and England.
  • Jan 1, 1485

    First printing of Le Morte d' Arthur

    First printing of Le Morte d' Arthur
  • Jan 1, 1485

    End of War of the Roses

  • Jan 1, 1485

    First Turdor king, Henry VII, is crowned.