Before we Read Medieval Times in England
What Happened in the Medieval Ages? aXWcX1L8 aXWcX1L8 Feudal System: William the Conqueror King’s supporters Serfs
Medieval Religion Christianity, and only Christianity Church is a must Whether a peasant or a lord, all were dominated by the church Church only on Sunday? Unheard of
Medieval Knights But wait, where’s King Arthur? Events Timeline Timelin e Key Dates Medieval Kings Timeline Timeline of the Norman Kings of England in Medieval Times William the Conqueror Timeline King William Rufus Timeline King Henry I TimelineKing Henry I Timeline (William Rufus brother) King Stephen TimelineKing Stephen Timeline (nephew of Henry I) Timeline of the The Plantagen et Kings of England (Angevin Line) in Medieval Times King Henry II TimelineKing Henry II Timeline (grandson of Henry I) King Richard I - the Lionheart TimelineKing Richard I - the Lionheart Timeline (3rd son of Henry II) King John TimelineKing John Timeline (fifth son of Henry II) King Henry III TimelineKing Henry III Timeline (son of John) King Edward I TimelineKing Edward I Timeline (son of Henry III) King Edward II TimelineKing Edward II Timeline (son of Edward I) King Edward III TimelineKing Edward III Timeline (son of Edward II) Timeline of the Royal Houses of Lancaster and York - Kings of England in Medieval Times King Richard II TimelineKing Richard II Timeline (grandson of Edward III, son of the Black Prince) King Henry IV TimelineKing Henry IV Timeline (grandson of Edward III, son ofJohn of Gaunt)John of Gaunt King Henry V TimelineKing Henry V Timeline (son of Henry IV) King Henry VI TimelineKing Henry VI Timeline (son of Henry V) King Edward IV TimelineKing Edward IV Timeline ( youngest son of Edward III ) King Richard III TimelineKing Richard III Timeline (uncle of Edward V, one of the tragic Princes in the Tower)
King Arthur of Fiction Fiction: literature in the form of prose, especially short stories and novels, that describes imaginary events and people. Camelot Legend based on the Troubadours, Jongleurs, and the Minstrels. Spread from court to court Inspired fashion From fiction to fact: Why King Arthur is considered to be a real King after all.
Merging History with Legend Medieval Politicians Inspired English and Welsh history Connecting with King Arthur: fulfilling ancient prophecies, religion, way to rule, magic, credibility of kings, good publicity, and justification of power. Knights
Medieval Knights Dominated medieval period sQc sQc Their value of skills Soldiers Training Tournaments Position in feudal society Reward of courage
Knightly Code of Chivalry Oath Moral system Courtly love Dictated lifestyle Arthurian legend
The Knights of the Round Table
“Brothers in Arms” Geoffrey of Monmouth Why round? Highest order of chivalry Strict Code A look inside the court starting at Line 37