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Medieval Europe- Significant Events

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  • 1453 BCE

    Ottoman Captures city of Constantinople

    The Ottoman Empire captures the city of Constantinople. This signals the end of the Eastern Roman Empire also known as Byzantium.
  • 1347 BCE

    The Black Death

    The Black Death begins in Europe. This horrible disease would kill around half of the people in Europe.
  • 1337 BCE

    Hundred Year War begins

    The Hundred Years War begins between England and France for control of the French throne.
  • 1300 BCE

    Siege of Caerlaverock Castle

    Caerlaverock castle was besieged by the English during the Wars of Scottish independence. It went through a few partial demolitions and reconstructions during the 14th and 15th century.
  • 1298 BCE

    Battle of Falkirk

    Battle of Falkirk was one of the major battles during the First War of Scottish Independence. The english army defeated the scottish with their leader King Edward l. Soon after the battle, Scotlands leader William Wallace resigned as Guardian of Scotland.
  • 1297 BCE

    Battle fo Stirling Bridge

    The battle of Stirling Bridge was a part of the First War of Scottish Independence. The Scottish leaders Andrew Moray and William Wallace and their forces defeated the combined forces of Englands, John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey and Hugh de Cressingham.
  • 1277 BCE

    Welsh War begins

    The welsh war begins. It resulted in the defeat of the Principalityof Wales.The Welsh war was fought between the Welsh principalities and the territories of the Anglo-Norman Marcher Lords.
  • 1272 BCE

    Henry lll dies and Edward l ascends to the throne

    Henry lll died at the age of 65 so his son Edward the 1st ascends the throne.
  • 1266 BCE

    Siege of Kenilworth Castle

    The siege of Kenilworth castle was part of an English Civil war that was fought between the Baronial forces of Simon de Montfort and the Royalist forces lead by Prince Edward. Prince Edwards force besieged Simons force.
  • 1265 BCE

    Battle of Evesham

    Prince Edward led the forces of his father, King Hnery lll, into battle which marked the defeat of Simon de Montfort and Earl of Leicester. The Battle of Evesham was one of the two main battles that made up Englands Second Barons War.
  • 1264 BCE

    Battle of Lewes

    The Battle of Lewes was located in Sussex and was one of the 2 main battles of the Second Baron's War. The baronial forces led by Simon de Montfort defeated the royalist forces who were led by Henry the 3rd.
  • 1224 BCE

    Siege of Bedford Castle

    Henry the 3rd of England besieged the castle, after a disagreement with Falkes de Breaute, which lasted for 8 weeks
  • 1216 BCE

    Siege to Dover Castle

    Dover castle was a vital part in the communication within the empire of Angevin Kings of England. Prince Louis lays siege to Dover Castle in 1216.
  • 1215 BCE

    Signing of Magna Carta

    King John of England signs the Magna Carta. This document gave the people some rights and said the king was not above the law.
  • 1215 BCE

    Siege of Rochester Castle

    Archbishop Stephen Langtons castle was captured by King John and his Baronial forces and held it against the King then later besieged it.
  • 1214 BCE

    Battle of Bouvines

    The Battle of Bouvines was a medieval battle which ended the Anglo-French War. This battle confirmed the French crowns sovereignty over Brittany and Normandy which are part of the Angevin lands.
  • 1206 BCE

    The Mongol Empire

    The Mongol Empire was founded by Genghis Khan in 1206. It was the largest land empire in world history. The Mongol Empire consisted majority of southeast Asia to Eastern Europe.
  • Period: 1203 BCE to 1204 BCE

    Siege of Chateau Gaillard

    Philip ll of France took siege over Chateau Gaillard. It was a part of his campaign to defeat Englands King if continental properties. Philip ll besieged Chateau Gaillard for 6 months.
  • 1189 BCE

    Richard the Lionheart becomes King of England

  • 1141 BCE

    Battle of Lincoln

    The battle of Lincoln was fought between King Stephen of England and Empress Matilda. Empress Matilda captured KIng Stephen during battle and imprisoned him whilst she ruled for a short time.
  • 1096 BCE

    Start of the First Crusade

    The Crusades were wars between the Holy Roman Empire and the Muslims over the Holy Land. There would be several Crusades over the next 200 years.
  • 1066 BCE

    Battle of Hastings

    William of Normandy, a French Duke, conquers England in the Battle of Hastings. He became King of England and changed the country forever.