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1135
Medieval Romance
Geoffrey of Monmouth produces a later story based on old Welsh Tales. This story become known as King Arthur. -
1154
The Monarchy
After his win at the Battle of Hastings William the Conqueror took full control of England. Many people resented him and his innovations despite him bringing law and order to the land. -
1215
Great Charter
After the death of Henry II Richard the Lion-Hearted takes over the throne. However due to a short absence his brother plotted against him. John became king later signing the Magna Carta. -
1337
Plague
England saw the rise of a terrible plague known as the Black Death killing a third of England's population. -
1375
Medieval Poetry
An anonymous english poet writes Sir Gawain and the Green Knight recounting the adventures of King Arthur's court. -
1423
Code of Chivalry
Many social forces were influenced or based on the code of chivalry. This created the ideals of courtly love which was popular during Henry II's reign, and inspired many stories like King Arthur. -
1475
Sir Thomas Malory
In Le Morte d'Arthur Sir Thomas Malory retold a number of French Arthurian tales in Middle English. -
1485
Wars of the Roses
Henry Tudor kills the Yorkish king Richard III at Bosworth Field and took the throne
