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He was the Danish king of England, Denmark, and Norway.
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Henry ruled England from 1154 to 1189. He strengthened the royal courts of justice by sending royal judges to every part of England at least once a year.
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When Richard died, his younger brother John took the throne. John ruled from 1199 to 1216. He failed as a military leader, earning the nickname John Softsword.
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The nobles forced John to agree to the most celebrated document in English history.
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Edward summoned two burgesses from every borough and two knights from every county to serve as a parliament or legislative group.
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Alfred the great was the king of Wessex from 871 to 899. He was the first king who laid claim to being the king of English.