Medieval Literature

By Sean.ART300
  • Period: Jan 1, 1050 to Jan 1, 1500

    Medieval Times

  • Oct 28, 1066

    English conquest

    English conquest
    William the Conqueror invades England.
  • Aug 24, 1150

    Mass Production of Paper

    Mass Production of Paper
    Paper is mass produced in Spain, allowing for increased production of books.
  • Apr 13, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    The Magna Carta restricts the powers of the King.
  • Feb 13, 1270

    End of the Crusades

    End of the Crusades
    End of the Crusades, a series of campaigns to sieze the holy land in the name of Christ.
  • Jan 1, 1348

    The Black Plague

    The Black Plague
    Black plague spreads from Mongol territory and kills 1/3 of Europe's population.
  • Aug 23, 1378

    Robin Hood

    Robin Hood
    Robin Hood first appears in Literature. He robs from the rich to give to the needy.
  • Aug 9, 1387

    Canterbury Tales

    Canterbury Tales
    Chaucer writes The Canterbury Tales
  • Apr 1, 1485

    Le Morte d'Arthur

    Le Morte d'Arthur
    First Printing of Le Morte d'Arthur
  • Aug 8, 1485

    Henry VII

    Henry VII
    Henry VII the first Tudor king is Crowned.