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THE ANGLO-SAXONS

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  • 1066 BCE

    BATTLE OF HASTINGS

    BATTLE OF HASTINGS
    It was a battle between the Anglo-Saxon's king Harold Godwinson against his brother Tosting, the Norwegian king Harald III, and the Norman-French army of William the Duke of Normandy. Harold managed to win against Tosting and Harald III, but was defeated by William, "The Conqueror", who after that invaded and conquered Great Britain.
  • 605 BCE

    LIFESTYLE

    LIFESTYLE
    Fishing, fighting and hunting were their means of survival and their literature generally reflected this activities. They also celebrated big occasions and after-war parties in their Mead Halls, which was a really important place in their society.
  • 604 BCE

    RELIGION

    RELIGION
    The Anglo-Saxon tribes were pagan, but thanks to St.Augustine Christianity was again re-established in Britain. This greatly favoured culture, literature and education in the Kingdoms.
  • 600 BCE

    ALFRED "THE GREAT"

    ALFRED "THE GREAT"
    He was the king of Wessex and successfully unified the Anglo-Saxons tribes. He encouraged education, improved the legal system and military structure, and his people's quality of life.
  • 527 BCE

    NEW KINGDOMS

    NEW KINGDOMS
    They established and created the new kingdoms of: Mercia, Wessex, Northumbria, Sussex, Essex, Kent and East Anglia.
  • 449 BCE

    ARRIVING

    ARRIVING
    Germanic tribes: Jutes, Anglo and Saxons ivasion to Great Britain.
  • 441 BCE

    ROMAN RETREAT

    ROMAN RETREAT
    Retreat of the Roman Empire from Britain, leaving the land unprotected for the posterior invasion of the Anglo-Saxons.