CHRONOLOGY OF HISTORICAL EVENTS - English Literature

Sep 20, 2026

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Chronology of historical events traces major milestones shaping England from early arrivals and ecclesiastical missions through dynastic successions, rebellions, wars, and religious upheavals. It highlights key battles, deaths and reign changes across centuries, then transitions to cultural and literary turning points alongside the spread of Reformation ideas. The timeline includes the Black Death, the Hundred Years War, the Wars of the Roses, overseas exploration, and major Tudor reforms, forming a structured backdrop for the emergence of English literature.

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CHAUCER TO SHAKESPEARE

CHRONOLOGY OF HISTORICAL EVENTS

CHRONOLOGY OF LITERARY WORKS

1154 1170 1189 1204 1215 1221-4. 1265 1314 1327 1337 1338 1343 1344 1348 1377 English Literature specfic # CHAUCER TO SHAKESPEARE CHRONOLOGY OF HISTORICAL EVENTS Coming of the 'Saxons'to EnglandSt.Augustine's mission arrives in KentDeath of Bede Alfred becomes king of WessexDeath ofAlfred The battle of Maldon:Byrhtnoth defeated by the DanesAccession of Edward,the ConfessorNoman Conquest Battles of Hastings and StamfordDeath of Edward William of Normandy becomes the king.Accession of Henry llMurder of BecketDeath of Henry llLoss of NormandyMagna Carta Arrival of Dominican and Franciscan Friars in EnglandDeath of Simon de Montfort.Battle of BannockburnAccession of EdwardII Beginning of the Hundred Years WarHundred Years War beginsBirth of Geoffrey ChaucerOrder of Garter founded First occurrence of the Black Death in EnglandDeath of EdwardII A.D. 450 597. 735 871 899 991 1042 1066 Chronology 1381 1384 1394 1399 1400 1408 1413 1415 1422 1426 1449 1453 1455 1461 1470 1485 1492-1504 1504 1509 1513 1517 1520 1521 1525 1529 1533-5 1535 Accession of Richard llReformation by WycliffeThe Peasant's RevoltDeath of Wycliffe Birth of Charles of Orleans and James l of ScotlandDethronement of RichardII Accession of Henry IV Death of Chaucer Murder of Richard Il Death ofJohn Gower Death of Henry IV Battle of Agincourt Death of Henry V Death of Thomas Hoccleve Death of John Lydgate Battle of Castilian The first battle of the Wars of Roses Dethronement of Henry VI Edward IV proclaimed king Restoration of Henry VI RichardIIl defeated at Battle of Bosworth;succeeded by Henry VII Voyages of Columbus Colet made Dean of St.Paul's Henry VIl dies;accession of Henry VIIIwho marries Katherine Aragon. Battle of Flodden Luther publishes 95 theses at Wittenberg Field of Cloth of Gold Henry VIll given the title of 'Defender of the Faith'by the Pope. Battle of Pavia Fall of Wolsey;Rise of Thomas Cromwell;More becomes Chancellor Henry excommunicated;Acts of Succession and Supremacy;Henry makes himselfSupreme Head of the Church;More executed;Henry VIll ivorces Catherine of Aragonand marries Anne Boleyn Abolition of Pope's authority;Henry,'Head'of Church of EnglandThomas More executed # English Literature specfe 1536-9 Abbeys suppressed;Breaking of images;English Bible in every church;Union of England and Wales Beginning of Calvin's Theocracy at GenevaInstitution of the Jesus;Cromwell executed.Roman Inquisition established.Council of Trent opens Henry VIIl dies;Accession of Edward VI;Surrey executedBook of Common Prayer;Act of UniformityEdward VI dies;Accession of MaryExecutions of Cranmer,Ridley and LatimerMary dies;accession of Elizabeth 1;Loss of CalaisElizabeth excommunicated by Pope Pius VBattle of Lepanto Drake begins voyage around the worldSidney killed at the battle of Zutphen Execution of Mary Queen of Scots;opening of Rose TheatreSpanish Armada defeated Plague closes theatres for two years Lord Chamberlain's Men(theatre company)establishedEssex storms Cadiz Essex goes to Ireland returns and is imprisoned;Globe theatre builtBruno burnt at Rome;East India Company foundedEssex rebellion Death of Elizabeth;Accession of James VI as James I;Union of the crowns of England and Scotland Gunpowder Plot.;Johnson's first court masque with Inigo Jones.Charter granted to Virginia CompanyVirginian expedition wrecked in the BermudasPlantation of Ulster commencesKing James'Bible published Marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Elector Palatine;Globe theatre burnedThe Globe rebuiltDeath of Shakespeare Execution of Ralegh;Thirty Years War beginsPilgrim Fathers sail for AmericaDonne appointed Dean of St.Pauls 1537 1540 1542 1545 1547 1549 1553 1555-6 1558 1570 1571 1577 1586 1587 1588 1592 1594 1596 1599 1600 1601

FAQs

What does the document’s main chronology cover?

It provides a timeline of historical events and a separate timeline of literary works, aligned around the period from Chaucer to Shakespeare.

Which kinds of events are listed under historical chronology?

It lists reign changes, deaths of notable figures, major wars and battles, religious reforms, and social crises such as plague.

What does the document include beyond purely historical dates?

It also lists significant literary works and manuscript milestones, including early texts and later publications connected to English literary development.

Sep 20, 2026

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