Introduction to the Year 927 and the Key Figures The year 927 stands as a pivotal moment in medieval British history, marked by the confluence of powerful monarchs and their ambitious endeavors. During this period, King Æthelstan emerged as a formidable ruler, having ascended to the throne of England in 924. His reign was characterized …
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The Historic Alliance of 927: How King Æthelstan Secured Peace in the North
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The Laws of Ine of Wessex
The Laws of Ine of Wessex The Laws of Ine refer to a code of laws attributed to King Ine of Wessex, who ruled from around 689 to 726 AD. These laws are among the earliest surviving Anglo-Saxon legal codes and provide valuable insights into the legal and social structures of early medieval England. The …
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Timeline of Anglo Saxon England
A Timeline of Anglo Saxon England Welcome to our timeline of Anglo-Saxon England: 5th Century AD: 410 AD: The Roman Empire withdraws from Britain, leaving the island vulnerable to invasion 441 AD: Vortigern, king of the Britons, invites Saxon mercenaries to help defend against the Picts and Scots, but the Saxons eventually turn against the Britons …
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The Battle of Tettenhall
The Battle of Tettenhall. 5th August 910 AD The Battle of Tettenhall, fought in the year 910 AD, was a significant clash which occurred during the tumultuous period of Viking raids and invasions on Anglo-Saxon England. Led by the Anglo-Saxon ruler King Edward the Elder, the English forces stood united against a formidable Dane army. …
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The Life of Hereward the Wake
The Life of Hereward the Wake Hereward the Wake, also known as Hereward the Outlaw, was an Anglo-Saxon hero who lived during the 11th century. He was a famous resistance fighter against the Norman Conquest of England and is often celebrated for his courage and valour. Early Life of Hereward the Wake There are many …
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Edwin of Northumbria
Edwin of Northumbria Edwin of Northumbria was a prominent king who ruled over the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria in what is now modern-day northern England during the early 7th century. His reign was marked by political prowess, military conquests, religious conversions, and a vision for a united and prosperous kingdom. Edwin’s rise to power, his …
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The Laws of Aethelbert
The Laws of Aethelbert The Laws of Aethelbert, also known as the Code of Aethelbert, were a set of laws promulgated by King Aethelbert of Kent in the early 7th century. They are considered to be one of the earliest written legal codes in Anglo-Saxon England, and they provide valuable insights into the legal and …
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Timeline of Anglo Saxon England
A Timeline of Anglo Saxon England Welcome to our timeline of Anglo-Saxon England: 5th century AD: 410 AD: The Roman Empire withdraws from Britain, leaving the island vulnerable to invasion 441 AD: Vortigern, king of the Britons, invites Saxon mercenaries to help defend against the Picts and Scots, but the Saxons eventually turn against the Britons …
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Who was Tostig Godwinson?
Who was Tostig Godwinson? Tostig Godwinson was an English nobleman who lived in the 11th century. He was the son of Earl Godwin of Wessex and his wife Gytha Thorkelsdóttir, and therefore the brother of King Harold Godwinson, who ruled England from 1066 to 1066. Tostig was Earl of Northumbria from 1055 to 1065, but …
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