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The timeline on this page outlines the '''history of the world''' that the ''[[MediEvil]]'' series takes place in.  
The timeline on this page outlines the '''history of the world''' that the ''[[MediEvil]]'' series takes place in.  
==Rationale==
==Sourcing==
This timeline is based on information from [[manual]]s, [[books]] and other in-game references. It also uses information from the [[:Category:Official websites|official websites]], [[:Category:Promotion|promotional materials]] and [[:Category:Interviews|interviews with the game developers]]. See [[GP:CANON]] for more information about which sources take precedence.
This timeline is based on information from ''MediEvil'' [[manual]]s, [[books]] and other in-game references. It also uses information from the [[:Category:Official websites|official websites]], [[:Category:Promotion|promotional materials]] and [[:Category:Interviews|interviews with the game developers]].  


Information from apocryphal sources, such as ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' and ''[[Ghosthunter]]'', is also used.
Some events in the timeline are based on real world information due to concerning historical characters (or events), such as [[Ramesses II]] and [[Queen Victoria]]. They are thus subject to change should future entries into the series contradict them.
See [[GP:CANON]] for more information about which sources take precedence and what sources are acceptable for use on Gallowpedia.
==Approximations==
Historical events preceded by "c." are approximations based on given information and are not to be considered exact dates, and may be subject to change as new information is given.
Historical events preceded by "c." are approximations based on given information and are not to be considered exact dates, and may be subject to change as new information is given.


Events marked as "Unknown" are also approximations and their placement in the timeline could be entirely wrong as there is insufficient information to place them accurately.
Events marked as "Unknown" are also approximations and their placement in the timeline could be entirely wrong as there is insufficient information to place them accurately.
Some events in the timeline are based on real world information due to concerning historical characters (or events), such as [[Ramesses II]] and [[Queen Victoria]]. They are thus subject to change should future entries into the series contradict them.


==Legend==
==Legend==