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449
We here
Anglo-Saxons first arrive in South East Britain. -
504
Gildas 504-570
Gildas was born. He is an influential author who created the story of King Arthur. -
516
King Arthur
The monk Gildas told a story of a great leader that defeated the Angles and the Saxons. This was the beginning of the legend of King Arthur. -
540
The Ruin of Britain
Gildas wrote "The Ruin of Britain" tells about the collapse of Roman Britain and the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons. He said that the Roman's fall was seen as a punishment from God for their sins. -
575
Druim Cett
The Irish kings met at Druim Cett to discuss their relationship with Scottland. -
597
First Christian King
Augustine arrives in Kent, England. HE brings christanity to England. He converts King Ethelberht. King Ethelberht then gave him land in Canterbury to build a church. -
616
Laws are written
King Ethelberht writes Laws in English. These are the first laws written in English. -
citation
“History : British History Timeline.” BBC, BBC, www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/timeline/vikinganglosaxons_timeline_noflash.shtml.
