Medieval Timeline

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  • Sep 28, 1066

    William the Conqueror invades England

    William the Conqueror invades England
    William argued that Edward had previously promised the throne to him, and that Harold had sworn to support William's claim. William built a large fleet and invaded England in September 1066, decisively defeating and killing Harold.
  • Jan 1, 1150

    paper is first mass-produced in Spain

    paper is first mass-produced in Spain
    Papermaking process spread to other parts of the world following the Silk Road. Papers and printed materials gradually became available to the masses, which helped their literacy.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    The document was a series of written promises between the king and his subjects that he, the king, would govern England and deal with its people according to the customs of feudal law.
  • Aug 10, 1270

    end of the Crusades

    end of the Crusades
    The Crusades were military or quasi-military expeditions launched by Christian secular and religious rulers against Moslems in the Middle East from 1096 to 1291.
  • Jul 16, 1348

    The Plague

    The Plague
    The Black Death was caused by fleas carried by rats that were very common in towns and cities. The fleas bit into their victims literally injecting them with the disease. Death could be very quick for the weaker victims.
  • Aug 26, 1378

    first appearance of Robin Hood in literature

    first appearance of Robin Hood in literature
    It is the story of a group of thirty people who travel as pilgrims to Canterbury (England). The pilgrims, who come from all layers of society, tell stories to each other to kill time while they travel to Canterbury.
  • Oct 25, 1387

    Chaucer writes The Canterbury Tales

    Chaucer writes The Canterbury Tales
    After Chaucer became a member of the king's household, he was sent on diplomatic errands throughout Europe. In this service he gradually learnt what made it possible to write The Canterbury Tales.
  • Sep 23, 1455

    war of the roses

    war of the roses
    They were marked by a ferocity and brutality which are practically unknown in the history of English wars before and since.
  • Aug 26, 1485

    first printing of Le Morte d'Arthur

    first printing of Le Morte d'Arthur
    The book was immensely successful. It was said to have been the favorite book of King Henry VIII, Elizabeth I’s father.
  • Oct 30, 1485

    First Tudor king, Henry VII, is crowned

    First Tudor king, Henry VII, is crowned
    His victory at the Battle of Bosworth Field overthrew Richard III and effectively put an end to the Wars of the Roses. Henry is also known for his extreme frugality and his ability as an administrator.