The Kingdom of England emerged in the 10th century when the kings of Wessex, notably Æthelstan, brought the Anglo-Saxon and Danish-ruled territories under a single crown. It was conquered by William of Normandy in 1066, which brought a new ruling class and the French language into the royal court. Medieval England saw the signing of Magna Carta in 1215, the growth of Parliament, long wars with France and the civil wars of the Roses. After the English Civil War the monarchy was abolished for eleven years and was restored in 1660. The kingdom ceased to exist in 1707, when the Acts of Union joined it with Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Before and after
- c. 910sAl-Razi distinguishes smallpox from measles
- from 913 CE to 927 CEByzantine–Bulgarian War of 913–927
- from 916 CE to 1125Liao dynasty
- from 918 CE to 1392Goryeo
- from 927 CE to 1707Kingdom of England
- from 929 CE to 1031Caliphate of Córdoba
- c. 930 CEEruption of Ceboruco
- 937 CEBattle of Brunanburh
- 3 January 940 CEBirth of Ferdowsi
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The era
This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes. You can also browse everything in the 10th century.