Feudal

The Early Middle Ages

By Tomomi_Lawliet
  • Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    Battle of Hastings
    Duke William of Normandy defeated all of the combined English forces. He then claimed all the land for himself and proclaimed himself king.
  • Mar 7, 1086

    Compilation of the Domesday Book

    Compilation of the Domesday Book
    William the Conqueror forms a book of records called the Domesday Book.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1087 to Dec 31, 1100

    Reign of William Rufus

    William Rufus, son of William the Conqueror, rules England, invades Wales and begins building castles on the borders.
  • Sep 9, 1087

    William the Conqueror Dies

    William the Conqueror Dies
    William the Conqueror dies at Saint-Gervais near Rouen, France.
  • Jan 1, 1095

    First Crusade Begins

    First Crusade Begins
    French, English, and Romans decide to take Jerusalem, city of Jesus, back from the Islamic Fatimids.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1100 to Dec 31, 1135

    Reign of King Henry I

    Brother of William Rufus, King Henry I, takes the throne.
  • Jan 1, 1147

    Second Crusade Begins

    Second Crusade Begins
    The Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem was threatened once again by the Moslems after Edessa fell to them. This resulted in the Second Crusade.
  • Jan 1, 1190

    Third Crusade Begins

    Third Crusade Begins
    Saladin unites the Muslim world and recaptures Jerusalem, leading to the third Crusade.
  • Jan 1, 1200

    Fourth Crusade Begins

    Fourth Crusade Begins
    The fourth Crusade sets out, eventually sacking Constantinople.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1216 to Dec 31, 1272

    Reign of King Henry III

    Son of John, Henry was only ten when he was crowned.