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Period: Jan 1, 1066 to
Origin and Diffusion of English Language
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Jan 19, 1066
Origin of English Language.
Germanic tribes invade. Speak with English accent. -
Jan 19, 1066
The adaption of English Language
Normans take over England. The lesser classes speak English, while the royals and clergy continue to speak French. -
Apr 22, 1204
England and Normady lose connection.
As a result, fewer English people wanted to speak French. English again became dominant language. -
Jan 19, 1348
English Replaces Latin
English replaces Latin as the language of instruction in most schools. -
Jan 19, 1362
English Replaces Frech
English replaces French as the official language of cout buisness. -
First English Dictionary is Published
Table Alphabetically, the first English dictionary, is published. -
North America Settled
The nucleus of the southeastern colonies was Virginia, where the first permanent settlement by the English in North America was established at Jamestown. -
First Daily English Newspaper
The first daily English language newspaper. The Daily Courant is published in London.