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A Brief History of England

By evicattastic
  • 300

    Christianity introduced by Romans

    The Romans invaded in 43 CE. In the 4th century, Christianity was introduced.
  • 410

    Angles and Saxons invade

    There is no specific date for this, but 410 is around the time the Angles and Saxons were considered to invade. This is why it's called England (Land of the Angles, Angle Land, England). It's also why the English are called Anglo-Saxons. It's considered the beginning of English history.
  • Mar 16, 1066

    Normans invade

    Normans invade from the coast of France, fundamentally changing the English language forever with French influence.
  • Mar 16, 1154

    Henry II takes the English throne

  • Jun 15, 1215

    The Magna Carta is passed

    The Magna Carta was a charter forced onto the king by a group of barons to limit his power.
  • Period: Mar 16, 1455 to Mar 16, 1485

    Wars of the Roses

    The Houses of Lancaster and York fought over the crown.
  • Mar 16, 1534

    The Act of Succession

    The Anglican Church is formed and England breaks away from the Roman Papacy in the English reformation