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History of English literature
Created by
Darth Howl
⟶ Updated 2 Apr 2020 ⟶
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The Celts start invading Britain
Celtic invasion of Britain is complete
Romans start to occupy Britain
Roman occupation ends
The Anglo Saxons invade Britain and the kingdoms start forming.
Christianity was brought to England
Vikings start raiding England. Sometime during the raids Beofwulf was written
The viking raids end
Canute, King of Denmark becomes King of England
The batlle of Stamford Bridge is fought.
Thomas à Beckett is murdered in the cathedral of Cantebury, of which he was Archbishop
Geoffrey Chaucer is born this year
Geoffrey Chaucer dies this year
Early modern English starts emerging
The Old English period begins
The Old English period ends and the Middle English Period begins
King Harold is defeated at Hastings by William the conqueror, after which William becomes king of England