Md

Middle English Period

  • 800

    Social order

    Social order
    The social order was established by the feudal system, the lands (fields) were given to Lords with the promise of military protection and a payment to the Vassal. The Peasants were more like servants without freedom, with long hours of hard work and paying high taxes
  • 1117

    Canterbury as a place of piligrimage

    Canterbury as a place of piligrimage
    After the death of Tomas Becked was being canonished by Pope Alexander and its body was taken to the Canterbury church.
  • 1337

    Houndred Years War

    Houndred Years War
    Beginning of a belic conflict between England and France for territorial and dynasty ambitions.
  • 1346

    Black death

    Black death
    Beginning of a lethal plague that will kill almost 50% of the population.
  • 1381

    Peasants Revolt

    Peasants Revolt
    Peasants were against the system due to the long hours with a low salary and the payment of high taxes, also they wanted to migrate for work.
  • 1382

    Transation of the bible

    Transation of the bible
    John Wycliffe translate the bible into English
  • 1387

    Canterbury Tales

    Canterbury Tales
    Geoffrey Chaucer wrote in English Language Canterbury tales, a key for English Literature.
  • 1399

    English Language

    English Language
    Henry IV is the first king in England that uses English in the court.