History of English language

By JMCA4
  • 570

    Old English

    Old English
    Old English is often thought to be first spoken around this time.Old English first evolved from Germanic languages whose origin was from Denmark.3 peoples, the Angles, Saxons, and the Jutes invaded the Britain.These peoples subdued the native Celtics, who were the native peoples of Britain.Languages these 3 peoples spoke evolved into Old English,a language that had importance on Modern English since half of our words is derived from Old English words.Celtic grammer had no effect on English.
  • Mar 15, 1150

    Middle English

    Middle English
    Middle English developed out of late Old English in Norman England. Evolved from Old English, it was commoner's language in England.The Nobles spoke a language called Anglo-Norman, whoch ios form of French.Anglo-Norman soon became the language of Royal Court, and the ruling and business classes spoke Anglo-Norman.Anglo-Norman has origins from Normandy, France.
  • Mar 14, 1533

    Queen Elizabeth the first

    Queen Elizabeth the first
    Queen Elizabeth the first, known as the virgin queen, was on of the most significant Monarch in History.She was first born 1558, and she was the successer of ill-fated Mary.Elizabeth. .Elizabeth lost all hereditary title to the throne, and her early years of life couldn't have been more happier than Mary's. (Her older sister by sixteen years.)
  • Sep 7, 1533

    Date of Birth

    Date of Birth
    Queen Elizabeth was born in Greenwich Palace.
  • Mar 14, 1564

    William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare
    Shakespeare changed literature, culture, art, theatre and film.
    Shakespeare is considered one of the best English writers that has ever lived. He is often thought to be born on this date.
  • Mar 15, 1564

    Date of Birth of William Shakesphere

    Date of Birth of William Shakesphere
    William Shakesphere was born in the year of 1564.

  • Queen Elizabeth's death

    Queen Elizabeth's death
    Queen Elizabeth's death took place in the Richmond Palace

  • William Shakespeare's death

    William Shakespeare's death
    Shakespeare's death took place in the year 1616. He was only 52

  • Modern English

    Modern English
    There was a good amount of English written during this period. Both poetry and prose.
    Modern English has been more stable than any previous stage in the history of English language.