History of England(1066-1400)

By giuliagreg
  • Oct 14, 1066

    The Norman Invasion

    The Norman Invasion
  • Sep 26, 1087

    William I

    William I
    William I had three sons:
    -Robert
    -William II(1087-1100)
    -Henry I( 1100-1135)
  • Mar 5, 1133

    Henry II

    Henry II
    Stephen married Matilda and had one son: Henry II(1133)
  • Period: Jan 1, 1135 to Jan 1, 1154

    A War of succession

    Henry I died in 1135 and his daughter Matilda didn't become queen because the barons supported Henry's nephew Stephen.
  • Period: Dec 19, 1154 to Jul 6, 1189

    Stephen died

    Stephen died and his son Henry II rule for the next 35 year.
    He was a great reformer and wanted top reduce the power of the Church.
  • Nov 3, 1200

    The Medieval ballad

    The Medieval ballad
    Ballads were produced anonymously and sung. They were transmitted orally and written down in 13th century. They were collected by bishop Thomas Percy in 1765.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    The Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta
    The Magna Carta was a document created by King John in 1215 that guaranteeof protection to all free men from illegal imprisonment and seizure of property.
  • Jan 1, 1273

    Medieval society

    Medieval society
    The society was divided into three order.
    There were:
    -nobles,who fought
    -clergy,who prayed
    -peasants who worked
  • Nov 3, 1295

    The birth of Parliament

    The birth of Parliament
    The term 'Parliament' comes from the french word meaning 'discussion', in fact his council included barons, knights and two representatives from each towns. The Model Parliament of Edward I included representatives of the barons, the clergy, two Knights from each countries and two citizens from each town.
  • Jan 1, 1343

    Geoffrey Chaucer's

    Geoffrey Chaucer's
    Geoffrey Chaucher was born in 1343 and eh received an excellent education. Eh was a son of a wine merchant.
    He wrote two important works: 'The Book of the Duchess' And 'The Canterbury Tales'
  • Period: Jan 1, 1387 to Jan 1, 1400

    Canterbury Tales

    Is a narrative poem and it si told in verse.
    It is an estates satire.
    It contains a variety of narrative elements:setting,description of characters.
    This poem was introduced by a prologue where pilgrims are introduced.
    The story is about thity people, included Chaucer as a narrator. They join a pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral and The shrine of Thomas Becket. The pilgrim told a story and Who told The best story will win a free dinner.
  • Oct 25, 1400

    Chaucer died.

    Chaucer died.
    He died in 1400 and was The first poet to be burried in Westminster Abbey,in what was to become Poets' Corner