The midddle ages

The High Middle Ages

By Cintiag31
  • Period: Jan 1, 1000 to Jan 1, 1100

    EARLY AGES

  • Jan 1, 1066

    England was invaded

    England was invaded
    William the Conqueror invaded Enland. He became the first Norman King to rule England, reigning from 1066 to his death in 1087.
  • Jan 1, 1067

    The Tower of London was built

    The Tower of London was built
    The Tower of London is one of the most iconic buildings in the city of London. It served as fortress, royal residence and prison.
    During the monarchy of William the Conqueror and his successors, Henry III and Edward I, the Tower was used as a fortress.
  • Jan 1, 1100

    Henry I was proclaimed king

    Henry I was proclaimed king
    Henry I was the youngest son of William the Conqueror.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1100 to Jan 1, 1200

    MIDDLE AGES

  • Jan 1, 1106

    Henry I defeated his brother

    Henry I defeated his brother
    Henry I defeated his brother, the Duke of Normandy.
  • Jan 1, 1141

    Matilda became queen

    Matilda became queen
    Matilda was Henry I's daughter.
  • Jan 1, 1154

    Henry II succeded Matilda

    Henry II succeded Matilda
    Henry II was Queen Matilda's son
  • Jan 1, 1162

    Becket was appointed Archbishop

    Becket was appointed Archbishop
    Thomas a Becket (1120-1170) was appointed Archbishop of England by Henry I. As he constantly disagreed the king, he was forced to exile in France. He was later murdered in Canterbury Cathedral and made saint in 1173.
  • Jan 1, 1189

    Richard I was appointed king

    Richard I was appointed king
    Richard I Lionheart,son of Henry II.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Jan 1, 1300

    LATE AGES

  • Jan 1, 1209

    Cambridge University was founded

    Cambridge University was founded
    Some of the most remarkable students at Cambridge University are Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking.
  • Jan 1, 1215

    Magna Carta was sealed

    Magna Carta was sealed
    This document guaranteed that the king would respect feudal rights and privilidges, uphold the freedom of the church and maintain the nation's laws.
  • Jan 1, 1216

    Henry III, aged 9, became king

    Henry III, aged 9, became king
    Henry III, the youngest English monarch
  • Jan 1, 1264

    Battle of Lewes

    Battle of Lewes
    Henry III was defeated.
  • Jan 1, 1269

    Westminster Abbey

    Westminster Abbey
    Westminster Abbey was rebuilt. The church is located in Westmisnter and it is one of the most notable religious English sites. It has been the traditional coronation and burial site of British monarchs.
  • Jan 1, 1273

    Edward I became king

    Edward I became king
    Edward I, nicknamed "Longshanks" due to his great height and stature, was perhaps the most successful of the medieval monarchs. The first 20 years of his reign, marked a high point of cooperation between crown and community.
  • Jan 1, 1283

    Edward I conquered Wales

    Edward I conquered Wales
    Edward I defeatedLlewellyn, Prince of Wales.
  • Jan 1, 1298

    William Wallace was defeated

    William Wallace was defeated
    William Wallace "Braveheart"Edward I defeated the Scottish leader William Wallace at the Battle of Falkirk. He was later executed in 1305.