The Middle Ages

By RaitoninguDesutoroiya
  • Period: Jan 1, 1066 to Dec 31, 1499

    The Middle Ages

    Spanning little more than five hundred years, wars were fought, churches were built, kings ascended and were overthrown, and many Popes were elected.
  • Sep 25, 1066

    William the Conqueror invades England

    By the end of 1066, William the Conqueror had taken over England.
  • Sep 25, 1150

    Paper is first mass-prodeuced in Spain

    Through conquest of the Muslims, the production of paper is brought to Europe.
  • Sep 25, 1215

    King John is forced to sign the Magna Carta

    Forced by the Barons of King John's kingdom, he is forced to sign the Magna Carta and is remembered as the king who willingly signed a paper limiting his power as king.
  • Sep 25, 1270

    The Crusades end

    Pope Urban II called for military assistance due to the growing Turkish threat.
  • Sep 25, 1348

    The Black Plague spreads and kills 1/3 of Europe

    The Black Plague, Black Death, bubonic plague, all these names are for the same disease that attacks the immune system, yersinia pestis, and caused death within two to seven days of infection.
  • Sep 25, 1378

    First appearance of Robin Hood in literature

    Story of a nobleman who left wealth and luxury for freeing people from a harsh oppresor who set a ridiculously high tax
  • Sep 25, 1387

    Chaucer writes the Canterbury Tales

    A book of 24 tales, Chaucer wrote the first book in English, increasing his fame and legend, an unforgettable book today.
  • Sep 25, 1455

    War of Roses begins

    A series of wars for the throne of England, many dynastic wars between the House of Lancaster and the House of York were fought for the title of king.
  • Sep 25, 1485

    War of Roses ends

    The House of Lancaster and the House of Tudor stopped fighting and came together as House of Tudor.
  • Sep 25, 1485

    The first printing of Le Morte d'Arthur

    Adding history to legendary figures, and adding original pieces of work, Le Morte d'Arthur was a literary work.
  • Sep 25, 1485

    First Tudor king, Henry VII, is crowned

    First king of Englnd under House Tudor, after the War of Roses ended and Lancaster and York came together as Tudor.