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Period: 400 to
History on a line
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410
The first of the English language
The arrival of three Germanic tribes, who invaded Britain, was when the history of the English language really started. -
500
Germanic dialects
Settling most of Britain were Germanic people that spoke West Germanic dialects. -
Aug 7, 1066
Norman invasion
England was transformed by the Normans. Both culturally and linguistically. For this century, English is no longer a written language, -
Nov 1, 1204
Lose of the Duchy
The English Kings lost the duchy of Normandy to the French kings. Now, England is the only home to the Norman English. -
Jun 22, 1337
100 year war
Start of the 100 year war between France and England -
Apr 4, 1362
Official Language
English becomes an official language -
English Writing
English writing was influenced to the present day after King
James Bible was published. -
Human knowledge
Human knowledge continues to gain new discoveries in the fields of medicine, astrology, botany & engineering. -
Present Day
The century of world wars, technological, and transformation. The language still continues to grow, and is expanding. -
Vikings
Was the first serious invasion of vikings -
Vikings gone
The Vikings remained in power of most of Eastern England area, untill being pushed back by King Alfred the Great. King Alfred used the English language to develop a sense of national identity around the English.
