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Oct 14, 1066
William of Normandy invades England
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1073
Election of Pope Gregory VII
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Period: 1075 to 1122
The Investiture Controversy
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1098
Founding of the Cistercian Order
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1100
Revival of Trade
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1122
Concordant of Worms
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Period: 1154 to 1189
Henry II's reign
The power of the English monarchy was enlarged. -
Dec 29, 1170
Murder of Thomas Becket
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1198
Rise of Pope Innocent III
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1200
Founding of the Dominican Order
Founded by Dominic de Guzmán. -
1200
The Church holds the most power
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1200
Founding of the Franciscan Order
Founded by Francis of Assisi. -
1200
The English Parliament is established
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1215
John signs the Magna Carta
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1258
Mongol invasion of Baghdad
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1279
Entire China conquered by Mongols
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1281
Mongol navy sent to conquer Japan
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1305
Clement V elected as Pope
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Period: 1347 to 1351
The Black Death
Between one-third and one-half of the European population died. -
Period: 1378 to 1417
The Great Schism
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1415
John Hus burned at a stake
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1415
Victory of England at Battle of Agincourt
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1430
Capture of Joan of Arc
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Period: 1461 to 1483
Louis XI's reign
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1469
Unification of Spain
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1492
End of Reconquista
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1502
Decree issued by Isabella
The decree expelled all Muslims who did not convert to Christianity.