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Oct 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings was fought between Harold Godwinson of England, and Duke William of Normandy. The result was William conquering England, and reforming it entirely. -
Apr 24, 1096
The First Crusade
The Crusades were fought as an effort to gain the Holy Land from the Muslims. The First Crusade resulted in a Christian victory, with many Christian kingdoms established along the way to Jerusalem. -
Sep 23, 1122
The Concordat of Worms
The Concordat of Worms was a document signed by King Henry IV stating that only the Pope could appoint bishops, and only the King could appoint government jobs. -
Period: May 23, 1154 to Nov 30, 1189
English Common Law
The English Common Law was first conceptualized by King Henry II, who set up law courts with juries around England. He established a body of common law, with all English people subject to it being his goal. -
Period: Oct 25, 1184 to Apr 17, 1250
The Inquisition
The Inquisition was an campaign by the Church to convert all of Europe to Christianity. Heretics were tried at the Court of the Inquisition, where they were told to confess their sins or face execution. Many non-Chrisitians were discriminated against during this period, especially the Jews. -
Jun 15, 1215
The Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was a document written in response to King John's reckless spending of money, raising taxes, and manipulating people's rights. This document states that humans have basic rights that need to be respected, as well as containing laws that limit a King's power. -
Nov 13, 1295
The Parliament
King Edward I calls for a Parliament of two houses to advise him and help him make laws. The houses are made of lords and knights, as well as common people. It was the first attempt at a representative government since Rome. -
Period: Apr 24, 1346 to Jan 5, 1353
The Black Death
The Black Death was a pandemic of the bubonic plague, caused by rats and fleas. It was the deadliest pandemic in human history, killing 75 million people. -
Period: Aug 26, 1346 to Jul 17, 1453
The Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years War was a war between King Henry V of France and King Edward III of England, for control over France. It lasted well over 100 years. -
The Holy Roman Empire
Charlemagne is crowned Emperor of the Roman/Byzantine empire by Charlemagne on Christmas Day, 800. This leads to the formation of the Holy Roman Empire
