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1066 BCE
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
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
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"
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
They established and created the new kingdoms of: Mercia, Wessex, Northumbria, Sussex, Essex, Kent and East Anglia. -
449 BCE
ARRIVING
Germanic tribes: Jutes, Anglo and Saxons ivasion to Great Britain. -
441 BCE
ROMAN RETREAT
Retreat of the Roman Empire from Britain, leaving the land unprotected for the posterior invasion of the Anglo-Saxons.