The Magna Carta

By hsalau5
  • 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

    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

    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
    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

    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

    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 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

    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

    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

    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