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Jan 17, 1016
King Canute
The Danish King Canute conquered England. -
Period: Jan 17, 1042 to Jan 17, 1066
King Edward
King Edward the Confessor took the throne in 1042. After his death in January of 1066, he died without an heir which lead to corruption. -
Jan 1, 1066
The Duke of Normandy's Invasion
William is the cousin of King Edward and as he claimed his dead cousin's crown, he invaded England with a Norman army. William became knowns as William the Conqueor. -
Jan 17, 1066
King Edward's death
King Edward's death lead to corruption because there was no heir to take his place. -
Oct 14, 1066
The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings was fought between the Normans and the Anglo-Saxons. -
Period: Jan 17, 1154 to Jan 17, 1189
King Henry's II rule
King Henry II increased the territory because of his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine from France. He made the royal courts of justice stronger and introduce the use of the jury. King Henry II also collected taxes, settled lawsuits, and punished crimes. -
Jan 17, 1155
King Henry II marries Eleanor of Aquaitine
This marriage brought King Henry a large territory in France. -
Period: Jan 17, 1189 to Jan 17, 1199
King Richard the Lionhearted
King Richard was the king during the Third Crusade. -
Period: Jan 17, 1199 to Jan 17, 1216
King John's reign
When his brother, King Richard, died, King John took over the throne. He gained the nickname John Softsword and failied as a military leader. Since he was a horrible military leader, he lost Normandy and all of his Northern lands. -
Jun 15, 1215
Creation of the Magna Carta
It was the document made by the nobles and acted as a check on royal power. It stated that even the king needed to obey the laws. -
Nov 17, 1295
First Parliament
The first parliament was formed which was made up of knights, burgesses, bishops, and lords who met together at Westminster in London. -
Period: Jan 17, 1300 to Jan 17, 1400
The creation of the House of Lords and Commons
House of Lords and House of Commons were created. They were called upon whenever a new tax was needed to be formed. -
Invasion of Britain
Britain was invaded by fierce raids of Danish Vikings. These Vikings filled the people with so much fear that in Churches, they would say a special prayer to ask God to deliver them from the fury. -
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Anglo-Saxon King turns back invaders
King Alfred manged to turn back the Viking invaders.
