Middle ages

The Middle Ages

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  • Period: Nov 29, 1028 to Sep 9, 1087

    William the Conqueror

    Once King William the Conqueror instituted a type of feudalism further strengthening the monarchy. Won the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Once king created the doomsday book which was a census of England.
  • Oct 14, 1066

    The Battle of Hastings

    The Battle of Hastings
    The Battle of Hastings was a deciding factor in Normandy's conquest of England. The current king, Harold II was killed placing Duke William of Normandy as king of England. He was later called William the Conqueror.
  • Period: Mar 5, 1133 to Jul 6, 1189

    Henry II

    King of England from 1154 to 1189. Part of the Plantagenet Dynasty. First to use "King of England" as title.
  • Period: Nov 29, 1189 to Nov 29, 1192

    Crusade of 3 Kings

    Philip Augustus, Fredrik I, and Richard I start out. Philip Augustus goes home and Fredrik I drowns. Richard I is able to work out a treaty with Saladin. The treaty allowed Europeans to visit the Holy Lands if they come in peace.
  • Period: Mar 23, 1208 to Aug 4, 1265

    Simon de Montfort

    Steward to King Henry III. He sympathized with the common people and started an ealry parliament. He also married the Kings sister. He is remembered as the father of Parliament.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta issued

    Magna Carta issued
    This document placed limits on the King's power. It created constitutional law and applied to all free men (nonserf). This bill was signed by King John.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Parliament

    Parliament
    Legislature of England. Created by the signing of the Magna Carta. Took power from the King and gave it to none royals.
  • Nov 29, 1231

    Institution of the Papal Inquisition

    Institution of the Papal Inquisition
    The inquisition investigated heresy. It used means of excommunication and torture to gather confessions and conversions to Catholicism.
  • Period: Nov 29, 1250 to

    Little Ice Age

    The Little Ice Age was a period of cooling after a warmer period. Caused problem with agriculture such as the famine of 1315-1317.Scientists are in a disagreement as to when the Little Ice Age finally ended but most agree it was around the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.
  • Period: Nov 29, 1309 to Nov 29, 1378

    Avignon Papacy

    A period of time were seven popes served their term in Avignon instead of Rome.
  • Period: Nov 29, 1328 to Dec 31, 1384

    John Wyclif

    Wyclif believed that you should read then interpret the bible for yourself. The Church was not needed. His followers were known as the lalords.
  • Period: Nov 29, 1337 to Nov 29, 1453

    Hundred Years War

    The Hundred Years War was a series of wars over the rightful leader of France. Mainly a dynastic problem. Both governments used propaganda to promote their cause. The war presented job opportunities on both sides. Created a sense of nationalism on both sides.
    Crecy 1346- English long bowmen defeated the French knights
    Agincourt 1415- English victory even though heavily outnumbered.
  • Period: Nov 29, 1348 to Nov 29, 1350

    Peak of the Bubonic Plague

    The Black Death was thought to have originated in China. It claimed over a third of Europe's population. It had to an almost 100% mortality rate. This plague was a major factor in the somber attitude in the middle ages.
  • Period: Nov 29, 1378 to Nov 29, 1414

    Papal Schism

    . Disagreement on the rightful pope led to a break in the Catholic Church and created and anti-pope. This break was reconciled with the Council of Constance.
  • Period: Nov 29, 1412 to May 30, 1431

    Joan of Arc

    Said God told her to lead the French army to victory and expulsion of the English from France. Won the battle of Orleans. Promoted that the soldiers should not swear or go to brothels. She was eventually captured by the English and burned at the stake for witch craft.