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Oct 14, 1066
The Norman Conuest
The Norman Conquest is completed when William Duke of Normandy, is crowned King William I of England following his victory at the Battle of Hastings -
Jan 1, 1086
Doomesday Book Compiled
William the Conqueror creates a detailed record of England's lands to calculate the amount of tax he could collect. This event sets the standard for later kings and the amount of taxes they could collect. -
Aug 5, 1100
Coronation of Henry I
Henry I issues a charter of liberties at his coronation. The charter contains a series of promises to his barons and other parties, mostly relating to feudal custom. -
Apr 6, 1199
Death of King Richard I
King Richard dies and leaves the throne to his younger brother, King John. -
May 27, 1199
King John is crowned king
King John is crowned King of England following the death of his older brother Richard I in France. -
Jul 13, 1205
Death of Hubert of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Hubert of Canterbury, died and the monks secretly elected a monk named Reginald for the positon while King John elected his friend, John de Gray. -
Jul 17, 1207
Selection of Steven Langton
Pope Innocent III, denies both candidates and elects one of his close friend, Steven Langton. This political move by the pope prompts King John to expel the monks and Steven Langton from the kingdom. -
Mar 24, 1208
Papal Interdict
Pope Innocent III responds by placing a papal interdict on England, which bans all Christian activity. -
Jan 3, 1209
King Johh's excommunication
At the height of the Pope's anger he excommunicates King John from the Christian Church. -
Jun 1, 1213
King John accepts Stephen Langton
King John finally accepts Stephen Langton as Archbishop and is lifted from his excommunication by the Pope. -
Jul 27, 1214
Battle of Bouvines
King John fights in the battle of Bouvines and loses important lands in France and wastes a lot of the kingdom's money. To regain royal money he heavily taxes the barons and steals their property angering the barons. -
May 17, 1215
Capture of London
Barons rebel and barons capture the city of London and elect their own government. This final move forces King John to enter into negotiations with the barons. -
Coronation of Ethelred the Unready
In 979, Ethelred the Unready takes the traditional coronation oath of an English king, to uphold peace in the church, to forbid robbery and unrighteousness to all, and to provide justice and mercy in all judgements. Incidentally, the same rights promised by Ethelred the Unready were violated by King John. -
Period: to May 17, 1215
Pre Magna Carta
