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Jan 1, 1014
Æthelred the Unready is restored to power.
After Swein Forkbeard died, he was restored onto the throne on a pact made between him and the people. -
Aug 5, 1100
Coronation of Henry I
Henry I is coronated. He issues a charter promising many things to the nobles and others. -
Jan 1, 1199
King John lost many battles in France
King John tried to keep his land in France under control. He lost many battles in an attempt to keep Normandy and ended up losing a ton of money and Normandy in the process. -
Mar 24, 1208
Papal Interdict
Pope Innocent III places an interdict on England to ban priests from administoring many sacraments and forbode proper Christian Burial. -
Jun 1, 1213
Stephen Langton becomes Archbishop
King John finally accepts Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury. Langton subsequently absolves John of his excommunication from the Church. -
Apr 21, 1214
Pope becomes England’s feudal overlord
Pope Innocent III accepts overlordship of England. This displaces King John from the pinnacle of the feudal hierarchy but in return secures much needed papal support for the king. -
May 17, 1215
Barons capture Tower of London
The rebel barons capture the Tower of London, greatly strengthening their position in their struggle with King John. -
Jun 10, 1215
Meeting at Runnymede begins
The barons assemble at Runnymede by the River Thames to negotiate with King John. Their demands are listed in the Articles of the Barons. -
Jun 15, 1215
Granting of Magna Carta
King John grants Magna Carta. -
Coronation of Æthelred the Unready
Æthelred the Unready takes the traditional three-fold coronation oath of an English king, to uphold peace in the church, to forbid robbery and unrighteousness to all, and to provide justice and mercy in all judgements
