English Medieval Timeline

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

    Literary Events

  • William the Conqueror invades England.
    Jan 1, 1066

    William the Conqueror invades England.

    First Norman king of England
  • Paper is first mass-produced in Spain.
    Jan 1, 1150

    Paper is first mass-produced in Spain.

    Papermaking and production began in whats is now spain and portugal
  • Magna Carta
    Jan 1, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Document that restricted Kings from abusing their power.
  • End of the Crusades
    Jan 1, 1270

    End of the Crusades

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

    The Plagues

    A time of disease in which many people died.
  • First appearance of Robin Hood in literature.
    Jan 1, 1378

    First appearance of Robin Hood in literature.

    Robin Hood is an influential character who would steal from the rich to the poor.
  • Chaucer writes The Canterbury Tales
    Jan 1, 1387

    Chaucer writes The Canterbury Tales

    Chaucer writes The Canterbury Tales
  • Beginning of War of the Roses
    Jan 1, 1455

    Beginning of War of the Roses

    A long period of war between France and England.
  • First printing of Le Morte d' Arthur
    Jan 1, 1485

    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.

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