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Period: 400 to 1100
Old English
Sample Words:
1) Uhtceare
2) Expergefactor
3) Grubbling -
660
“Caedmon's Hymn” Composed
A short poem made by a cow herder. Created in old English. -
700
Beowulf's Writings
Estimated date of creation ranges from 700AD to 1000AD.
Written in old English. -
731
“The Ecclesiastical History of the English People” Created
A history of the Christian churches throughout Europe. -
1066
The Norman Invasion
A conquest of England led by duke William II. Influx of different languages shifted the style of the English language. Brought about Middle English. -
1086
“Domesday Book” Made
A record of the "Great Survey" compiled under order of the king. -
Period: 1100 to 1500
Middle English
Sample Words:
1) ay
2) brenne
3) clerk -
1154
Eleanor of Aquitaine becomes Queen Consort of England
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1167
Oxford University established
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1180
“Ormulum” Created
A religious text created by a monk by the name of Orm. -
1387
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
Estimated time of creation 1387-1400.
Written in Middle English. -
1440
The Invention of the Printing Press
Increased the availability of literature. Making it easier for more people to become literate. Estimated date of creation between 1440 and 1450AD. -
1492
The Discovery of North America
Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492. -
1500
Start of English Renaissance
More art being created and advancing culture. -
Period: 1500 to
Modern English
Sample Words:
1)But
2)If
3)Can -
1526
“The Bible”
William Tyndale prints an English translation of the bible. -
Jamestown Founded
First "New World" permanent settlement created. -
First English newspaper is published
“Courante” or “Weekly News” is the first English newspaper. -
Shakespeare's First Folio
Written In early modern English. A collaboration of his earliest works put together after Shakespeare's death. -
The American Revolution
The american revolt against its oppressor Great Britain.
