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1381 BCE
1381
The Peasants Revolt takes place in England; peasants revolt against strict rules imposed on wage rises and working conditions, following the severe labour shortages caused by the Black Death. -
1346 BCE
1346
The black death breaks out in Italy -
1337 BCE
1337
Start of the Hundred Years War between England and France -
1215 BCE
1215
The Magna Carta, the first ever document outlining the rights of the English people, is drawn up and King John is forced to give his royal seal -
1066 BCE
1066
The king of England, Edward the Confessor dies. Harold Godwinson declares himself king. William of Normandy invades England and defeats Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings and is crowned King William of England. -
1042 BCE
1042
Edward the Confessor becomes king of England -
800 BCE
800
Charlemagne, the king of Franks is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire -
476 BCE
476
The Roman Empire in Western Europe collapses; start of medieval period -
476 BCE
476
The dark ages began -
380 BCE
380
Christianity became a official Roman religion