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The Middle Ages

By margaretday
  • Period: Jan 1, 1066 to Dec 31, 1485

    The Middle Ages

  • Jan 5, 1066

    Invasion of Normandy

    Invasion of Normandy
    Duke of Normandy invades England.
  • Jan 1, 1086

    Domesday Book First Compiled

    Domesday Book First Compiled
    A record of all land owndership is first compiled for William I of England. No exact date is recorded.
  • Aug 1, 1095

    Crusades Begin

    Crusades Begin
    The Crusades begin to free Jerusalem from Turkish control.
  • Jun 9, 1119

    Knights Templar Founded

    Knights Templar Founded
    Knights ordered to protect pilgrims to the Holy land
  • Dec 29, 1170

    Thomas Becket murdered

    Thomas Becket murdered
    Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, murdered at the altar of his church for excomunicating the Bishops of London and Salisbury for their support of the king.
  • May 28, 1216

    Marie de France dies

    Marie de France dies
    The first known European woman to write narrative poetry dies.
  • Jul 1, 1270

    Crusades End

    Crusades End
  • Aug 28, 1296

    Edward I invades Scotland

    Edward I invades Scotland
    Edward I invades Schotland and declares himself king.
  • Apr 11, 1307

    Dante Begins Writing The Divine Comedy

    Dante Begins Writing The Divine Comedy
  • Jan 1, 1348

    Black Death Strikes England

    Black Death Strikes England
    Exact date unknown.
  • Jan 1, 1375

    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Written

    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Written
    Exact date unknown.
  • Jan 1, 1387

    Geoffrey Chaucer begins The Canterbury Tales

    Geoffrey Chaucer begins The Canterbury Tales
    Exact date unknown
  • Nov 10, 1483

    Martin Luther Born

    Martin Luther Born
    Martin Luther born in Germany.