Timeline Online version Match the rulers with the dates on the timeline by Brigitte Pervaiz 1 end to the first Russian state 2 Alexander Nevsky defeats a German invading army 3 William of Normandy invaded England, defeating King Harold in the Battle of Hastings 4 The reign of Henry II of England begins, strengthening the English monarch 5 The reign of Henry II ends 6 King John puts his seal on the Magna Carta 7 The Pope and Italian cities defeat Frederick I of Germany 8 Philip II Augustus begins his reign of France 9 Philip IV (The Fair) begins his rule of France 10 Philip the Fair's rule ends 11 Philip II Augustus' rein ends 12 Christian missionaries Cyril and Methodius begin missionary activities with the Slavic peoples 13 The last Carolingian king dies. Hugh Capet becomes king 14 Death of Charlemagne 15 Vikings are granted land near the Seine River creating the region of France: Normandy