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Medieval England's Important Event Timeline by Donnel Sharp

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  • 350

    Early Period of Medieval England

    Early Period of Medieval England
    Dominated by Anglo-Saxons; known as Old English Period
  • 1066

    Battle of Hasting

    Battle of Hasting
    England invaded by William the Conqueror; King Harold II, last o the Anglo-Saxon kings killed in battle; On Christmas Day William became the first Norman king (Kin William I)
  • 1135

    The Anarchy

    The Anarchy
    Extended Civil war; absolute chaos; King Henry I (son of King William I) dies and children fight over how to divide kingdom; Son. Henry I becomes king.
  • 1154

    Anarchy Ends

    Anarchy Ends
    Grandson of Henry iI takes throne; reformed judicial system; instituted royal courts; established a system of juries.
  • 1215

    Signing of the Magna Carter

    Signing of the Magna Carter
    Royal court bankrupt; King John forced to sign Magna Carter(limited royal authority and was an early step to democracy); gave barons the right to consult with and advise the king.
  • 1295

    Establishment of the Model Parliament

    Establishment of the Model Parliament
    Started with King Henry III; an advisory council made up of barons; under King Edward I; established to include commoners.
  • 1337

    Video on Hundred Year War

    Video on Hundred Year War
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  • 1453

    End of Hundred Years War

    End of Hundred Years War
    Bordeaux surrenders and pays a heavy fine; Calais becomes the last English possession in France.
  • 1455

    Wars of Roses (End of Medieval Period)

    Wars of Roses (End of Medieval Period)
    Series of battles fought in Medieval England from 144 - 1485; between House of Lancaster and House of York; 1485 Battle of Bosworth Field - House of Lancaster crushes House of York; End of Medieval period!!