History/Computers Timeline

  • Julius Caesar conquers the Celts
    55 BCE

    Julius Caesar conquers the Celts

    Britain became western most province of the Roman Empire
  • Alfred the Great
    871

    Alfred the Great

    First great king of England he helped to make England a nation-state. Laid foundation for English Navy.
  • Canute the Dane
    1016

    Canute the Dane

    King of England, Denmark and Norway. Careful treatment of English people giving internal peace. Increase in foreign trade.
  • Battle of Hastings
    1066

    Battle of Hastings

    William the Conqueror; defeated Herald. William marched to London to be crowned King of England.
  • Domesday Book Completed
    1086

    Domesday Book Completed

    Doomsday book; day of judgement. EVERYONE was in it--a census to be able to collect taxes.
  • Hundred Years War
    1337

    Hundred Years War

    France vs. England. England wanted France's land from King John. Fight over land. Dispute over French throne gave reason for war.
  • Period: 1337 to 1453

    Hundred Years War

  • War of the Roses
    1455

    War of the Roses

    Lancaster vs. York. Richard II played tyrant seizing the property of Lancaster (Henry IV) starting the War of Roses.
  • Period: 1455 to 1485

    War of the Roses

  • Henry VII
    1486

    Henry VII

    First Tudor King of England united house of York and Lancaster through marriage
  • The Convocation
    1534

    The Convocation

    King Henry VIII is supreme head of the church. The single protector, the only supreme Lord and supreme head of English church.
  • Mary Queen of Scots
    1542

    Mary Queen of Scots

    Mary Stuart; a week old when became queen of Scotland. Marry the son of Henry VIII--Edward VI. She was sent to France to learn to be married to Francis instead.
  • Edward VI
    1547

    Edward VI

    Heir from Henry VIII; 9 year old when became King. Protestant. 1547-1553
  • Mary I
    1553

    Mary I

    Bloody Mary--Queen; wanted England to become Catholic. Martyred 300 people trying to change their religion.
  • Elizabeth I
    1558

    Elizabeth I

    Earned the affectionate nickname of Good Queen Beth; was very kind, intelligent, and brought the best out of people. Her own religious views were not known.
  • James I

    James I

    First Stuart Monarch; divine right of kings--atheism and blasphemy to dispute what the king can do. 1603-1625
  • English Civil War

    English Civil War

    Began when the King raised his banner in the town of Nottingham. Cavaliers fought for the principle of divine right and the consent of the people was not necessary. Roundheads/Puritans fought for government by consent. Puritans wanted to purify the church of England.
  • Charles I

    Charles I

    1625-1649; Had contempt for Parliament and also believed in divine rights of Kings. Dependent upon the assembly for money. Forced citizens to give him loans. Refusal means troops would live in their home and tried in military.
  • 1662

    1662

    Monarchy was fully restored because of Charles II. He signed the Treaty of Dover with King Louis XIV of France; Charles II agreed to obtain toleration for English Catholics and to join the Roman Church himself.
  • The Plague

    The Plague

    Began in Eastern Europe. Transmitted by rat flea. Worst in London killing more than half of the city's population. Whole families wiped out in matter of days.
  • The Great Fire of London

    The Great Fire of London

    3 day long fire. Thousands were homeless and driven to open fields. London reduced to ruins. Cleansed the city of the plague though making it a positive thing in the end.
  • Defeat of the Spanish Armada Glorious Revolution

    Defeat of the Spanish Armada Glorious Revolution

    English destroyed many Spanish ships--only half Armada ships returned. Destroyed Spain's morale