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Jan 1, 1187
3rd crusade begins
The third crusade began head by Richard the Lionheart and Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I -
Jan 1, 1189
Coronation
Richard the Lionheart is coronated as King of England -
Jul 4, 1190
The King joins the fight
Richard embarks on the 3rd crusade -
Sep 2, 1192
It's over
The 3rd crusade ends with the treaty between Richard and Saladin -
Dec 1, 1192
capture
King Richard is captured by the Duke of Austria -
Feb 4, 1194
Ransom
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Apr 6, 1199
Passing of power
Richard died, and his brother John was coronated as King of England -
Jan 1, 1202
4th Crusade begins
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Jan 1, 1204
4th crusade ends
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Jan 1, 1205
Quarrel
John and the Pope were fighting over who should be the Archbishop of Canterbury -
Jan 1, 1209
Big guns come out
The pope excommunicates John and all of the churches/parishes in his service -
Jan 1, 1212
High taxes
King John imposed higher taxes on his barons -
Jul 27, 1214
Philip IV
King John was defeated by France -
Jun 15, 1215
The Great Charter
The barons of England force John to sign the "Magna Carta" -
Jun 20, 1215
Back to Normal
The barons renew their oath of fealty