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Medieval England's Important Event Timeline by Donnel Sharp

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  • Early Period of Medieval England
    350

    Early Period of Medieval England

    Dominated by Anglo-Saxons; known as Old English Period
  • Battle of Hasting
    1066

    Battle of Hasting

    England invaded by William the Conqueror; King Harold II, last o the Anglo-Saxon kings killed in battle; On Christmas Day William became the first Norman king (Kin William I)
  • The Anarchy
    1135

    The Anarchy

    Extended Civil war; absolute chaos; King Henry I (son of King William I) dies and children fight over how to divide kingdom; Son. Henry I becomes king.
  • Anarchy Ends
    1154

    Anarchy Ends

    Grandson of Henry iI takes throne; reformed judicial system; instituted royal courts; established a system of juries.
  • Signing of the Magna Carter
    1215

    Signing of the Magna Carter

    Royal court bankrupt; King John forced to sign Magna Carter(limited royal authority and was an early step to democracy); gave barons the right to consult with and advise the king.
  • Establishment of the Model Parliament
    1295

    Establishment of the Model Parliament

    Started with King Henry III; an advisory council made up of barons; under King Edward I; established to include commoners.
  • Video on Hundred Year War
    1337

    Video on Hundred Year War

    url: blob:http://www.history.com/f8251103-636c-4ac9-bbd8-4d292e51fc9b Couldn't enter as video
  • End of Hundred Years War
    1453

    End of Hundred Years War

    Bordeaux surrenders and pays a heavy fine; Calais becomes the last English possession in France.
  • Wars of Roses (End of Medieval Period)
    1455

    Wars of Roses (End of Medieval Period)

    Series of battles fought in Medieval England from 144 - 1485; between House of Lancaster and House of York; 1485 Battle of Bosworth Field - House of Lancaster crushes House of York; End of Medieval period!!