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The Middle Ages

By margaretday
  • Period: Jan 1, 1066 to Dec 31, 1485

    The Middle Ages

  • Invasion of Normandy
    Jan 5, 1066

    Invasion of Normandy

    Duke of Normandy invades England.
  • Domesday Book First Compiled
    Jan 1, 1086

    Domesday Book First Compiled

    A record of all land owndership is first compiled for William I of England. No exact date is recorded.
  • Crusades Begin
    Aug 1, 1095

    Crusades Begin

    The Crusades begin to free Jerusalem from Turkish control.
  • Knights Templar Founded
    Jun 9, 1119

    Knights Templar Founded

    Knights ordered to protect pilgrims to the Holy land
  • Thomas Becket murdered
    Dec 29, 1170

    Thomas Becket murdered

    Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, murdered at the altar of his church for excomunicating the Bishops of London and Salisbury for their support of the king.
  • Marie de France dies
    May 28, 1216

    Marie de France dies

    The first known European woman to write narrative poetry dies.
  • Crusades End
    Jul 1, 1270

    Crusades End

  • Edward I invades Scotland
    Aug 28, 1296

    Edward I invades Scotland

    Edward I invades Schotland and declares himself king.
  • Dante Begins Writing The Divine Comedy
    Apr 11, 1307

    Dante Begins Writing The Divine Comedy

  • Black Death Strikes England
    Jan 1, 1348

    Black Death Strikes England

    Exact date unknown.
  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Written
    Jan 1, 1375

    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Written

    Exact date unknown.
  • Geoffrey Chaucer begins The Canterbury Tales
    Jan 1, 1387

    Geoffrey Chaucer begins The Canterbury Tales

    Exact date unknown
  • Martin Luther Born
    Nov 10, 1483

    Martin Luther Born

    Martin Luther born in Germany.