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450
Roman rule
Roman rule in Britain ended -
Jan 31, 1016
the throne
King Canute of Denmark took the throne of England.
He was a wise ruler, but his sons were weak. -
Jan 31, 1066
Duke William
-William the Conqueror was soon crowned.
-He ruled from 1066-1087
-He shaped England's feudal system -
Jan 31, 1154
Henry II
Made important contributions to England's legal system
increased royal authority -
Control over England
The kings of Wessex controlled almsot all of England. Viking raiders from the north (Danes) challenged the rule of Wessex and overran most of England. -
Alfred the Great
- Alfred the Great came to the throne to drive the Danes from the island.
- He made a temporary peace after being defeated by the Danes. * He spent the next five years building a powerful army and a fleet of fighting ships.
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Alfred attacks
Alfred attacked the Danes. -
Sues for peace
- The Danes sued for peace.
- Treaty was formed
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stronger country
- Alfred won back more land from Danes
- unified the country
- Strengthened country
- spread Christianity