The Middle Ages

By s-pasingh
  • Oct 14, 1066

    William of Normandy invades England

  • 1073

    Election of Pope Gregory VII

  • Period: 1075 to 1122

    The Investiture Controversy

  • 1098

    Founding of the Cistercian Order

  • 1100

    Revival of Trade

  • 1122

    Concordant of Worms

  • Period: 1154 to 1189

    Henry II's reign

    The power of the English monarchy was enlarged.
  • Dec 29, 1170

    Murder of Thomas Becket

  • 1198

    Rise of Pope Innocent III

  • 1200

    Founding of the Dominican Order

    Founded by Dominic de Guzmán.
  • 1200

    The Church holds the most power

  • 1200

    Founding of the Franciscan Order

    Founded by Francis of Assisi.
  • 1200

    The English Parliament is established

  • 1215

    John signs the Magna Carta

  • 1258

    Mongol invasion of Baghdad

  • 1279

    Entire China conquered by Mongols

  • 1281

    Mongol navy sent to conquer Japan

  • 1305

    Clement V elected as Pope

  • Period: 1347 to 1351

    The Black Death

    Between one-third and one-half of the European population died.
  • Period: 1378 to 1417

    The Great Schism

  • 1415

    John Hus burned at a stake

  • 1415

    Victory of England at Battle of Agincourt

  • 1430

    Capture of Joan of Arc

  • Period: 1461 to 1483

    Louis XI's reign

  • 1469

    Unification of Spain

    Caused by marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella
  • 1492

    End of Reconquista

  • 1502

    Decree issued by Isabella

    The decree expelled all Muslims who did not convert to Christianity.