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1226
First Historical Mention of Robin
Fugitive named "Robin Hood" in Yorkshire, England was mentioned in a court register. -
1227
Death of Genghis Kahn
Genghis Kahn dies in China in 1227. -
1261
Mention of a second Robin
''William, son of Robert le Fevere member of a band of outlaws'' -
1262
Another Possible Robin
In Southern England there was "William Robehod" in Berkshire; believed to be the same man as the year before. -
Period: 1333 to 1453
The 100 years War
The Hundred years war-fought between France and England-occurred between 1333 and 1453. -
1348
First arrival of Bubonic plague in England
Historians have traced the beginning of the bubonic plague to the date 1348. -
1354
Robin in prison
In Northamptonshire there was a 'Robin Hood' in prison awaiting trial. -
1377
William Langlands reference to Robin Hood
In William Langlands 'Piers Ploughman' there is a passing line mentioning that he knows the rhymes of Robin Hood. -
1441
Oldest record of the Ballad "Robin Hood and the Monk"
The earliest surviving records of the Ballad 'Robin Hood and the Monk' date back to 1450. -
1475
Earliest record of people celebrating Robin
Reports of Christians celebrating a figure resembling Robin Hood in plays and games on May Day. -
1500
Original editions of "A gest of Robyn Hode" appeared
Various editions of "A gest of Robyn Hode" started to pop up around roughly 1500.