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Period: Apr 9, 1016 to Dec 26, 1035
Canute
He was the Danish king of England, Denmark, and Norway. -
Period: Nov 16, 1154 to May 7, 1189
1154-1189
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. -
Period: Jul 31, 1199 to Sep 9, 1216
1199-1216
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. -
Period: May 2, 1215 to Dec 22, 1215
June 15-1215
The nobles forced John to agree to the most celebrated document in English history. -
Jul 12, 1295
1295
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
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.