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Malcolm becomes the first king of a united Scotland, with approximately the same boundaries as present day Scotland
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His reign was actually very different to what was portrayed in Shakespeare's play. Eventually Ousted by Malcolm III, Duncans Son.
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Known as the confessor for his extreme piety, broadens englands culture to "the continent"
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Earl Goodwin, the most powerful nobleman in the land, and Edward's father-in-law was exiled by Edward for questioning his authority.
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William the Conqueror becomes English King
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Harold, earl of Wessex crowned king the same day Edward dies, and is faced of the bat with challenges to the Throne by William, duke of Normandy and Harold Hardrada, King of Norway
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With a slight claim to the English throne, Hadrada invades with intent to kill Harold Godwinson and take the throne for himself
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This quells the storm of scandanavian claims to the throne
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Landing on the southern coast with his own claims to the Throne, he intends to kill Harold Godwinson
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The popular military tactic of feigned retreats was first utilized here by William to defeat Harolds army
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Crowned William I (though often known as William the Conqueror) in Westminster Abbey, a tradtion for all Kings since.
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Rules England until death in 899, Primary territory - Wessex. His reign was mainly taken up by battles with the Vikings over British land.
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Alfred maintains the western parts of England (wessex) while Vikings maintain eastern part (modern day london)
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Succeded by son, Edward the Elder
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Ruled the entirety of england from 927-939, pushing boundries farther than they had ever been, and also taking York from the Vikings
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Originally invited to rule York, the english rulers did not appreciate his way of business and drove him out, killing him on his journey north
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He had succeded his brother Athelstan, his reign was compromised of the ongoing struggle between the vikings and the English
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One of the few times a Viking army set out and succeded in conquest, York becomes the Viking capital of England for years
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