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Jan 14, 1016
Danish King Canute Conqueres England
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Jan 14, 1042
King Edward takes the throne
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Jan 14, 1066
King Edward dies and leaves no heir
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Oct 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
This battle changed the course of English History. It was between Normans and Anglo-Saxons.The Normans won and King William declared al of England his personal property. -
Period: Jan 14, 1154 to Jan 14, 1189
Henry the II ruled England
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Period: Jan 14, 1199 to Jan 14, 1216
Jonn ruled
John was the the younger brother of Richard and Richard was the person who succeeded Henry. John was a very soft leader and failed at his attempts as a military leader. John also lost all of Normany to France led by leader Philip Augustus -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
This is one of the most celebrated documents in English history. It was drawn up by nobles and reluctanty passed by King John. Nobles wanted to protect their fuedal rights and limit the kings powers. -
Jan 14, 1295
creating parliment
In 1295 the new King Edward took two burgeresses and two knights from every borough to serve as parliment (legislative group). -
Period: Jan 14, 1300 to Jan 14, 1400
Burgeresses and knights are called whenever a new tax is needed
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Alfred the Great
The great nglo Saxon King managed to turn back the danish invaders. He and his successors united the kingdom under one rule calling it England.
