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Edward the Confessor 8 June 1042 Accession of Edward the Confessor Edward returned from exile in Normandy to claim the English throne. However, he was not popular with the Anglo-Danish aristocracy established by Cnut. 3 April 1043 Coronation of Edward the Confessor Edward was crowned King of England at Winchester Cathedral. 23 Jan 1045 Marriage of…
Alfred the Great Timeline Date Summary Detailed Information 23 April 871 Accenssion of Alfred King Alfred succeeded his brother Ethelred to the throne of Wessex and Danish Mercia. 870 Birth of Edmund A son, Edmund, was born to Alfred and his wife, Ethelswitha. 871/2 Birth of Edward the Elder A son,…
The Roman invasion and occupation of Britain Date Summary Detailed Information 26th - 31st August 55BC Julius Caesar attempted to invade Britain Julius Caesar crossed the Channel with a force of around 10,000 soldiers. They landed on the beach at Deal and were met by a force of Britons. The…
A detailed Timeline showing the Monarchs and some of the main events of the twentieth century. If you want to test your knowledge, play the game A Journey Through Time.
A detailed Timeline showing the Georgian and Victorian Monarchs and some of the main events of their reigns. NEXT
A detailed Timeline showing the Norman and Plantagenet Monarchs and some of the main events of their reigns. NEXT
A timeline is one way of showing a chronology (putting time in order). It can cover a short period of time or hundreds of years. Example 1: Example 2: A detailed Timeline showing the Norman and Plantagenet Monarchs and some of the main events of their reigns. Timelines are useful…
The word 'chronology' is made from two Greek words - 'chrono' meaning time and 'logos' meaning discourse or reasoning (working out). The word 'chronology' therefore means the working out of time. But how do we work out time? Since ancient times man has used a variety of devices to tell…
By the end of this lesson: You will know what a chronology is You will know that the word comes from the Greek 'chrono' and 'logos' You will understand what a timeline is and that they can cover both short and long periods of time You will understand how timelines…