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Period: 500 to Jan 1, 1066
Anglo-Saxons
Anglo, Jutes and Saxons in England.Spoke with different dialects that reflected the different kingdoms. They spoke a few Latin words like "cup" and "bishop". -
Aug 11, 1066
Norman invasion
Normans invade Britain. They spoke french and had a large influence on the language. -
Period: Aug 11, 1200 to Aug 11, 1230
Danes
early 11th century the danes invaded. -
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Early Modern English
late 15th century to late 17th century -
Period: to
modern english
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Period: to Aug 6, 1200
Beowulf
Beowulf was written somewhere in this time by an unknown anglo-saxon poet.