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Period: Jan 23, 1066 to
Origin of English
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Apr 23, 1066
Norman Invasion
Normans invade and conquer England, bringing with them a kind of French that the leaders of England were made to speak. -
Aug 17, 1150
Modern English
French mingles with Germanic language used by the common people to make Modern English. -
Feb 7, 1204
English Dominance
England loses control of Normandy and enters a long period of conflict with France, leaving most in England speaking English again. -
Oct 27, 1348
English in Schools
English replaces Latin as the language of instruction in most schools. -
Mar 15, 1362
Statute of Pleading
Parliament enacts the Statute of Pleading to change the official language of court business back from French to English. -
Nov 3, 1400
The Great Vowel Shift
The Great Vowel Shift begins as vowels are pronounced shorter and the British come into contact with people all over the world. -
Jan 23, 1476
Printing Press
William Caxton establishes the first English printing press. -
Dictionary
The first English dictionary is published. -
Vocabulary Increase
More words added dure to the need during thwe Industrial Revolution and foreign influence.
