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What era was 1135?
In 1135 Henry I’s death sparked off a succession crisis leading to a period known as The Anarchy which came to a head during the reign of Stephen of Blois. Stephen was crowned King of England on the 22nd December 1135, usurping his cousin and royal contender to the throne, Empress Matilda.
What era was 1100?
Timeline: 11th century
| Years: c. 1000 – 1100 | Subject: History, Early history (500 CE to 1500) |
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| Publisher: HistoryWorld | Online Publication Date: 2012 |
| Current online version: 2012 | eISBN: 9780191735547 |
What happened in the year 1201?
1201 Around this time in the mountainous Andes region in South America, the Inca ruler, Manco Capac, oversees the construction of the city-state of Cuzco. 1201 King John of England grants the town of Cambridge a charter. 1201 Maori islanders have settled in what someday will be called New Zealand.
What happened in the year 1101?
Crusade of 1101: A second wave of European crusaders attempts to cross Anatolia, to reach the Kingdom of Jerusalem. A handful of crusaders under Raymond IV (Saint-Gilles) manage to reach the Byzantine port of Bafra, at the mouth of the River Halys.
Was there ever a Queen Maud of England?
Empress Matilda ( c. 7 February 1102 – 10 September 1167), also known as the Empress Maude, was one of the claimants to the English throne during the civil war known as the Anarchy.
When did England have three kings?
1066
On Christmas day 1066 William was crowned king of England and the land became ruled by Normans. So, 1066 was the year when England had three kings: First Edward the Confessor; then Harold Godwinson; Harold the Second of England; and finally, Duke William of Normandy; William the Conqueror.
What era was it in 2004?
2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2004th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 4th year of the 3rd millennium and the 21st century, and the 5th year of the 2000s decade….2004.
| Millennium: | 3rd millennium |
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| Years: | 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 |
What years are the 21st century?
January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2100
21st century/Periods
The 21st century is the present century of the Gregorian calendar. It began on January 1, 2001 and will last to December 31, 2100, though common usage mistakenly believes January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2099 to hold this distinction.
What happened in the year 1202?
Siege of Zara, (1202), a major episode of the Fourth Crusade; the first attack on a Christian city by a crusading army, it foreshadowed the same army’s assault on Constantinople, the Byzantine capital, in 1203–04.
Why is the 13th century called the Great century?
The 13th Century. By some scholars the 13th century is called “the greatest of centuries”, as it saw cultural highlights of enormous importance. At the beginning of the century, however, England saw one of her darkest periods under King John.
What happened in the year 1109?
Siege of Głogów: German forces led by King Henry V besiege Głogów. He is forced to abandon the siege – due to attacks of Polish guerilla warriors. Battle of Hundsfeld: Bolesław III defeats the imperial forces under Henry V at Hundsfeld (Silesia). The Germans are ambushed by the Polish forces.
Who won Maude or Stephen?
Unfortunately for Matilda, Stephen’s men defeated Henry’s small force and most of Henry’s followers deserted him. In 1153 Stephen agreed to the Treaty of Westminster with Matilda’s son Henry of Anjou.