Medieval

By mnewton
  • Edward the Confessor
    Jan 1, 1042

    Edward the Confessor

    1042-1066
  • William I The Conqueror
    Jan 1, 1066

    William I The Conqueror

  • Harold of Wessex
    Jan 1, 1066

    Harold of Wessex

    Harold II is crowned king the day after Edward the Confessor dies. Tostig and Harold Hardraada of Norway invade England: Harold defeats them at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, killing both; Battle of Hastings: 19 days after battle of Stamford Bridge, William of Normandy lands at Pevensey, defeats and kills Harold; William I, the Conqueror, first Norman King of England (to 1087)
  • Feb 28, 1066

    The Battle of Hastings

  • Jan 1, 1072

    William Invades Scotland

    William invades Scotland, and also receives the submission of Hereward he Wake.
  • Jan 1, 1086

    The Doomsday book is completed in England

  • William Rufus
    Jan 1, 1087

    William Rufus

  • Jan 1, 1099

    The First Crusades

    Crusaders capture Jerusalem; Godfrey of Bouillon is elected King of Jerusalem.
  • King Henry I
    Jan 1, 1100

    King Henry I

    Henry I, youngest son of William the Conqueror, King of England (to 1135), following assassination of William Rufus.
  • King Stephen
    Jan 1, 1135

    King Stephen

  • Jan 1, 1147

    The Second Crusades

  • Henry II
    Jan 1, 1154

    Henry II

  • King Richard I
    Jan 1, 1189

    King Richard I

    Also know as Richard the Lion Heart
  • King John
    Jan 1, 1199

    King John

  • King Henry III
    Feb 28, 1216

    King Henry III

  • Edward I
    Jan 1, 1272

    Edward I

  • Edward II
    Feb 28, 1307

    Edward II

  • Jan 1, 1311

    The Great Famine

    1311-1315
  • Edward III
    Jan 1, 1327

    Edward III