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The English history (1066-1400)

By Chiara Gregori
  • The Norman invasion
    Oct 14, 1066

    The Norman invasion

    It starts with the Battle of Hastings.
  • The Domesday Book
    Jan 1, 1086

    The Domesday Book

  • Period: Sep 26, 1087 to Aug 2, 1100

    Reign of William II (Rufus)

  • Period: Aug 5, 1100 to Dec 1, 1135

    Reign of Henry I

  • Period: Oct 19, 1116 to Nov 16, 1172

    Reign of Henry III

  • Battle of Lincoln
    Feb 2, 1141

    Battle of Lincoln

    Matilda fights against Stephen.
  • Period: Dec 19, 1154 to Jul 6, 1189

    Reign of Henry II

  • Murder of Thomas Becket
    Dec 29, 1170

    Murder of Thomas Becket

    Becket is murdered by four knights of the king in Canterbury Cathedral
  • Period: Nov 16, 1172 to Jul 7, 1307

    Reign of Edward I

  • Period: Jul 6, 1189 to Apr 6, 1199

    Reign of Richard I

    He takes part in the Third Crusade.
  • Period: Apr 6, 1199 to Oct 19, 1216

    Reign of John

    Called also "Bad King John" or "John Lackland"
  • Magna Carta
    Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Sealed after the rebellion of barons against the king, to defend their rights.
  • Birth of 'Model Parliament'
    Nov 13, 1295

    Birth of 'Model Parliament'

  • Period: Jan 1, 1343 to Oct 25, 1400

    Geoffrey Chaucer's life

  • The Black Death
    Jan 1, 1348

    The Black Death

    One of the greatest human tragedies in Europe.
  • Canterbury Tales
    Jan 1, 1387

    Canterbury Tales

    Written by Geoffrey Chaucer. It's a collection of tales, told by pilgrims in the "Tabard Inn".
  • Period: Mar 13, 1453 to Mar 13, 1485

    The Wars of the Roses

  • Period: Mar 13, 1457 to Mar 13, 1509

    Life of Henry VII

  • Jan 12, 1485

    The Battle of Bosworth

  • Period: Mar 13, 1491 to Mar 13, 1547

    Life of Henry VIII

  • Period: Mar 13, 1516 to Mar 13, 1558

    Life of Mary I

  • Henry VIII has the title of "Defender of the faith"
    Mar 12, 1521

    Henry VIII has the title of "Defender of the faith"

  • Period: Mar 13, 1558 to

    Reign of Elizabeth I

  • Spanish invasion