The 10th century
Events of this century:
Annual Swedish broom race beginsEurope | [Sweden]
A broom race is run in Sweden from Kopparberg to Arjeplog, a distance of about 300 miles. The race is so popular it is made an annual tradition - one which still continues today, over 1000 years later.(QA2)
962 (Y-1018)
German illuminated manuscript createdEurope | Germany
Witches and wizards were using primitive [broomsticks] for transportation, but these broomsticks were far from perfect; this German illuminated manuscript shows wizards dismounting early flying broomsticks in pain.(QA1)
before 993 (Y-987)
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is FoundedEurope | Great Britain | Scotland
Growing distrust on the part of Muggles for wizards and witches compels the four greatest witches and wizards of the age - Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin - to found Hogwarts. Slytherin builds the Chamber of Secrets after his idea that only pure-blood wizards should be allowed into Hogwarts was dismissed. The Wizarding World begins to withdraw and hide itself from the Muggle World (CS9).The official timeline ([CS/DVD]) lists this year as "before 993" because it is based on Y0 = 1980. Canon states that this happened "over a thousand years ago" (CS9, GF12).
The 11th century
Events of this century:
early 1000s
The Chamber of Secrets is created
(CS9)
The Chamber of Secrets is createdGreat Britian | Scotland | Hogwarts
Growing friction between Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin erupts into violence, with the result that Slytherin leaves Hogwarts after creating the Chamber of Secrets.(CS9)
the beginnings of [Quidditch]Britain | Queerditch Marsh
[Gertie Keddle], living near [Queerditch Marsh], writes about some local witches and wizards playing a new game on [broomsticks]; over the next few centuries this game evolves into [Quidditch].(QA3)
Tragic Gaelic poem written about the game of CreaothceannEurope | Britain | Scotland
The poem tells of twelve men playing a round of Creaothceann during which "...ten of their number were fated to die."(QA2)
1014 (Y-966)
[Fulbert the Fearful] born (fw)1066 (Y-914)
In the Muggle world:
Battle of Hastings; the Norman Conquest of Britain
Additional information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_hastings
Battle of Hastings; the Norman Conquest of BritainBritain | England | Hastings
This famous battle actually took place near the town of Hastings on Selnac Hill. The defeat of Harold II by William the Conqueror marked the last time that England was conquered by foreign forces. Additional information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_hastings
1097 (Y-883)
[Fulbert the Fearful] diesDespite never leaving his house, he is killed when a [Defensive Charm] he casts backfires.(fw)
The 12th century
1105 (Y-875)
Stichstock Painting CreatedEurope | Germany
The famous painting Günther der Gewlttätige is der Gewinner is drawn, depicting a game of [Stichstock]. (QA2)(QA2)
1107 (Y-873)
[Guthrie Lochrin] of Scotland writes of the discomfort of riding broomsticksBritain | Scotland
(QA2)(QA1)
1112 (Y-868)
1163 (Y-817)
[Puddlemere United] formedBritain | Puddlemere
The [Quidditch] team would later become the oldest team in the [British and Irish Quidditch League].(QA7)
1199 (Y-781)
The 13th century
1202 (Y-778)
1203 (Y-777)
The [Holyhead Harpies] are formedBritain | Wales | Anglesey | Holyhead
The [Quidditch] team would go on to keep an 800+ year tradition of hiring only witches.(QA7)
1227 (Y-753)
before 1269 (Y-711)
1269 (Y-711)
Snidget Introduced into QuidditchAt a [Quidditch] match, Chief Barberus Bragge of the [Wizards' Council] releases a Golden Snidget and offers 150 [Galleons] to whichever player catches it first; this eventually proves so popular that a new position is added to Quidditch teams, the "Hunter," whose sole task is to catch a Golden Snidget released onto the pitch during the game.(QA4)
1285 (Y-695)
1289 (Y-691)
International Warlock ConventionThis convention is part of the second-year History of Magic curriculum; Professor Binns is in the middle of a lecture on it when Hermione interrupts to ask about the Chamber of Secrets.(CS9)
1291 (Y-689)
1292 (Y-688)
c. 1294 (Y-686)
The [Triwizard Tournament] is establishedThe tradition begins with the three European Wizarding schools: [Beauxbatons Academy], [Durmstrang Institute], and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It will continue off and on for many centuries.(GF12)
1296 (Y-684)
The 14th century
Events of this century:
Witch BurningsAs the magical world separates itself more and more from Muggle society, Muggles are particularly afraid of magic but not very good at recognizing it, leading to persecution of suspected witches. [Wendelin the Weird] is burned at the stake 47 times in various disguises (using a [Flame-Freezing Charm] to protect herself from the fire) (PA1, [fw]). The Golden Snidget population begins to fall rapidly in BritainThe population of Snidgets drops due to hunting and its use in [Quidditch].(QA3)
Elfrida Clagg becomes Chief of the [Wizards' Council]She succeeds [Burdock Muldoon] ([FB]) and declares the Golden Snidget to be a protected species, forbidding its use in [Quidditch] ([QA3]). Clagg also tries to establish a standard by which creatures will be given legal rights as "beings," but her attempt fails ([FB]).
[Bowman Wright] invents the Golden SnitchIt is invented as a substitute for the Golden Snidget in [Quidditch], as the Snidget is now a protected species and can no longer legally be used in matches.This date is given in [Quidditch Through the Ages], although the [Famous Wizard Cards] give [Bowman Wright]'s date of birth as 1492.
original artwork © 2001 [Steve Vander Ark]
(QA3)
1312 (Y-668)
1320 (Y-660)
c. 1326 (Y-654)
Nicholas Flamel is bornThe year is based on the fact that, in 1991, Nicholas Flamel was said to have "celebrated his six hundred and sixty-fifth birthday last year." However, this was written in an "enormous old book," so we can't be completely sure.(PS13)
c. 1333 (Y-647)
Perenelle Flamel is born (PS13)
1342 (Y-638)
[Chauncey Oldridge] is born (fw)1357 (Y-623)
[Cyprian Youdle] is killed during a [Quidditch] matchA referee from Norfolk, [Youdle] is killed by a curse from an angry spectator during a match ([QA6], [fw]).1362 (Y-618)
1368 (Y-612)
1379 (Y-601)
1385 (Y-595)
First recorded [Quidditch] match in IrelandThe match occurs between Irish warlocks and a team from Lancashire; we know of it thanks to an account from [Zacharias Mumps].(QA8)
1390 (Y-590)
1391 (Y-589)
Famous Wizarding Duellist [Alberta Toothill] is born (fw)1398 (Y-582)
[Zacharias Mumps] writes a description of [Quidditch]It is the earliest known full description of the game, which already closely resembled modern [Quidditch]([QA5], [QA6]).The 15th century
Events of this century:
early 1400s
[Quidditch] spreads to Europe[Ingolfr the Iambic] from Norway and [Malécrit] from France write of [Quidditch] matches taking place in their countries, by which we see that the game was spreading across Europe in the early 1400s
(QA8)
[Quidditch] spreads to Europe[Ingolfr the Iambic] from Norway and [Malécrit] from France write of [Quidditch] matches taking place in their countries, by which we see that the game was spreading across Europe in the early 1400s(QA8)
Beater Bats are enchanted for the first timeThis makes Bludgers, which in the 15th century are rocks cut into the shape of balls, even more dangerous. When smashed by the now-magical bats, the Bludgers become flying gravel.(QA6)
1402 (Y-578)
The [Caerphilly Catapaults] [Quidditch] team is formed (QA7)1419 (Y-561)
More [Quidditch] legislation enactedThe [Wizards' Council] declares that [Quidditch] should not be played "anywhere near anyplace where there is the slightest chance that a Muggle might be watching or we'll see how well you can play whilst chained to a dungeon wall."(QA5)
1422 (Y-558)
The [Wigtown Wanderers] [Quidditch] team is formedIt consists of the seven children of a butcher, [Walter Parkin].(QA7)
1429 (Y-551)
[Burdock Muldoon] bornThere is a conflict here: according to [Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them],Muldoon was Chief of the [Wizards' Council] in the 1300s, but according to his [Famous Wizard Card], he was born in 1429. This is an error.(fw)
1430 (Y-550)
All-England Wizarding Duelling CompetitionThe competition is won by [Alberta Toothill]. She defeats the favorite, [Samson Wiblin], by using a [Blasting Curse].(fw)
before 1441 (Y-539)
1441 (Y-539)
1443 (Y-537)
1447 (Y-533)
1448 (Y-532)
[Burdock Muldoon] becomes Chief of the [Wizards' Council]He holds the position until 1450.[FB] claims that [Muldoon] held this position a century sooner; this was either a different [Burdock Muldoon], or, more likely, it is an error.
(fw)
1467 (Y-513)
1473 (Y-507)
The First [Quidditch World Cup]The final match pitted Transylvania against Flanders. The game has gone down in history as one of the most violent of all time, as it involved every one of the 700 ways to commit a [Quidditch foul].(QA8)
1483 (Y-497)
Famous Wizarding Duellist [Alberta Toothill] dies (fw)1486 (Y-494)
1490 (Y-490)
1492 (Y-488)
[Bowman Wright] is bornAlthough the [Famous Wizard Card] indicates that [Wright] was born in 1492, the book [Quidditch Through the Ages] tells us that he invented the Golden Snitch in the 1300s. Both can't be correct, of course, but both dates are given on this timeline.(fw)
October 31
Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington is beheaded (nearly)original animated artwork © 2001 [F.W. Arbacette], used by permission
(CS8)
Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington is beheaded (nearly)original animated artwork © 2001 [F.W. Arbacette], used by permission (CS8)
The 16th century
Events of this century:
early 1500s
[Quidditch] [Beaters] experiment with metal BludgersThey first try using lead Bludgers, then eventually progress to making the balls of iron - the material still used today.
(QA6)
[Quidditch] [Beaters] experiment with metal BludgersThey first try using lead Bludgers, then eventually progress to making the balls of iron - the material still used today.(QA6)
1506 (Y-474)
[Montague Knightley], [wizard chess] champion, is born (fw)1508 (Y-472)
1520 (Y-460)
1533 (Y-447)
1535 (Y-445)
Cornelius Agrippa, the famous author, diesHe was imprisoned by Muggles who believed his writings to be evil.(fw)
1538 (Y-442)
A ban is imposed on using a wand against opposing players in [Quidditch] (QA6)1539 (Y-441)
1555 (Y-425)
1556 (Y-424)
1557 (Y-423)
1558 (Y-422)
November 17
Elizabeth Tudor QueenedShe becomes Elizabeth I, Queen of England upon the death of her half-sister Mary
Elizabeth Tudor QueenedShe becomes Elizabeth I, Queen of England upon the death of her half-sister Mary
1560 (Y-420)
1564 (Y-416)
1566 (Y-414)
1568 (Y-412)
Archibald Alderton, is bornHe later becomes famous for blowing up the hamlet of Little Dropping while trying to mix a birthday cake.(fw)
1588 (Y-392)
[Montague Knightley], [wizard chess] champion, dies (fw)The 17th century
Events of this century:
early 1600s
[St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries] is founded by Mungo BonhamIts location is unknown, since presumably Purge and Dowse Ltd., the abandoned [London] department store that now houses the hospital, did not exist in the seventeenth century.
(fw)
[St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries] is founded by Mungo BonhamIts location is unknown, since presumably Purge and Dowse Ltd., the abandoned [London] department store that now houses the hospital, did not exist in the seventeenth century.(fw)
early 1600s
[Quidditch] is introduced to North AmericaUnfortunately its introduction also breeds a lot of anti-wizard sentiment.
(QA8)
[Quidditch] is introduced to North AmericaUnfortunately its introduction also breeds a lot of anti-wizard sentiment.(QA8)
[Quidditch] is introduced in New ZealandIt is brought to the country by a team of British herbologists who are studying native plants. They play [Quidditch] for recreation and the game catches on.(QA8)
1602 (Y-378)
1603 (Y-377)
In the Muggle world:
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, diesJames Stuart, King of Scotland, becomes James I of England.
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, diesJames Stuart, King of Scotland, becomes James I of England.
1612 (Y-368)
Elfrida Clagg, Chieftainess of the [Warlocks' Council], is bornAccording to [Quidditch Through the Ages], Clagg was [Wizards' Council] Chief in the 1300s, but her [Famous Wizard Card] gives this date, so both are on the timeline.(fw)
1616 (Y-364)
1620 (Y-360)
1623 (Y-357)
1629 (Y-351)
1632 (Y-348)
1634 (Y-346)
1637 (Y-343)
1639 (Y-341)
[Gunhilda of Gorsemoor], inventor of the cure for [dragon pox], diesHer passing is mourned by the Wizarding community(fw)
1642 (Y-338)
1652 (Y-328)
The [European Cup] is establishedThis happens in response to the fact that the [Quidditch World Cup] has now become an international event, with non-European nations competing.(QA8)
1656 (Y-324)
1659 (Y-321)
1665 (Y-315)
1666 (Y-314)
Composer Musidora Barkwith diesShe is most famous for composing the unfinished "Wizarding Suite," which features an exploding tuba.(fw)
1674 (Y-306)
The [British and Irish Quidditch League] is FormedThe thirteen best [Quidditch] teams are asked to join the league; all other teams are asked to disband.(QA7)
1677 (Y-303)
1687 (Y-293)
1692 (Y-288)
The [International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy] goes into effectA summit meeting of the [International Confederation of Wizards] takes place. The discussion about magical creatures lasts seven weeks and includes delegations of goblins, centaurs, and merpeople. The result of this summit is the [International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy], which effectively hid the Wizarding community away from the Muggles. (FB)
1698 (Y-282)
Dymphna Furmage dies in mortal fear of pixiesHer fears are not entirely unfounded, as she had been abducted by pixies while vacationing in Cornwall.(fw)
1699 (Y-281)
The 18th century
Events of this century:
[Quidditch] is introduced to AustraliaThe introduction of the game comes possibly from New Zealand and possibly from European influences.(QA8)
