Where does English come from?

  • 449

    Anglo-Saxons

    History of the Anglo-Saxons
  • 449

    Anglo-Saxons First Arrive In Britain.

    They first arrived on the year 449 AC.
  • 590

    Anglo-Saxons convert to Christianity.

    From 590s to 700 AC.
  • Period: 590 to 700

    Anglo-Saxons convert to Christianity.

  • 787

    Viking Invasions begin.

    Invasions began at year 787 AC.
  • 878

    Establishment of the Danelaw.

    It was established on 878 AC.
  • 937

    Battle of Brunanburth.

    The battle began on year 937.
  • 957

    England is under K. Edgar's power.

    From 957 to 975 AC.
  • 1016

    Cnut becomes king of England.

    On the year 1016 AC.
  • 1016

    England ruled by the Danish Kings.

    From the year 1016 to 1042 AC.
  • 1066

    The Norman Conquest.

    Conquest started on the year 1066 AC.