The Medieval Period

  • Oct 14, 1066

    Norman Conquest

    The conquest of England by William, duke of Normandy. The start to the medieval time period
  • 1100

    Death of William II

    Henry I becomes king of england
  • 1170

    The Murder Of Thomas Becket

    becket was also made a saint in 1173
  • 1170

    Chivalry

    the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code
  • 1200

    Weapon

    The longbow, a weapon to be used in
    English armies developed by wales
  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    It was the first formal document stating that a King had to follow the laws of the land and it guaranteed the rights of individuals against the wishes of the King.
  • 1308

    The Divine Comedy

    a long narrative poem
  • 1347

    Bubonic Plague

    A disease that arose in western europe. it caused many people to die.
  • 1392

    The Canterbury Tales

    A book about different tales told by a pilgrim concerning chivalry, love, betrayal and comedy.
  • 1454

    War Of Roses

    The lancaster and york families went to war over their claims to the throne
  • 1488

    Death of James III

    James IV becomes king of scotland