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Battle of Hastings
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1066, near Hastings
William the Conqueror defeats the Saxons, killing Harold Godwinson. |
Added by Tom Taylor
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Romans invade Britain (Julius Caesar)
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55-54 BC first attempt was made near Kent, largely successful, but he could not and did not hold the land.
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Justin Greer
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Death of Edward the Confessor
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1066 A.D. Edward the Confessor dies. Harold Godwinson succeeds him and is king, briefly.
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Ailsa Lillywhite
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Compilation of the Domesday Book
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1086 A.D. A thorough record of all taxable lands, property and possessions, called the Domesday Book, is completed.
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Ailsa Lillywhite
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Signing of the Magna Carta
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June 15, 1215 A.D. King John is forced to sign the Magna Carta.
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Ailsa Lillywhite
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Provisions of Oxford
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1258; Simon De Montfort and barons force Henry III to sign. included a 24-member council. Extension of Magna Carta.
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Justin Greer
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Battle of Stamford Bridge
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1066, between England and Norway, under Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada & Tostig Godwinson, respectively. English victory.
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J. Lieb
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The Black Death
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between 1348 and 1350, Devastating plague thought to have originated in China that peaked in Europe. It's thought to have killed somewhere between 30 and 60 percent of Europe's population.
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Justin Greer
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Statute of Rhuddlan
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1284-- New law abolishing the principality of Gwynedd and made it part of England.
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Brooke Davis
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Penal Code
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Henry V introduced a new set of laws which banned Welshmen from holding certain government positions. Not relaxed until 1460's.
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Brooke Davis
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The Wars of the Roses
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Modern name for the seond civil war. The House of Lancaster (red rose emblem) and the House of York (white rose emblem).
Ends with Henry VII marring Elizabeth of York, the Tudor Rose combines the two roses. |
Brooke Davis
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1536 Act of Union
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Made it illegal to use Welsh in any official capacity. Note: It was not until 1993 that Welsh was raised to the status of an official language alongside English.
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Brooke Davis
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English Civil War (3rd)
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1648, Charles I against Parliament. Charles lost and many Welsh families lost their wealth as he lost his head.
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Brooke Davis
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Battle of Orewin Bridge
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Fought between English and Welsh armies on December 11, 1282.
Ended the independence of Wales because their leader Llywelyn ap Gruffydd was killed. |
Julia Wheatley
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Coronation of Owain Glyndwr
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September 16, 1400
The investiture of the last native Welsh Prince of Wales, Glyndyfrdwy in Denbighshire. |
Julia Wheatley
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Thomas Becket's Death
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December 29, 1170, 4 knights were "ordered" by King Henry II to kill Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Julia Wheatley
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Constitutions of Clarendon Passed
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1164 passed by Henry II, an attempt to restrict ecclesiastical privileges and curb church courts.
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Julia Wheatley
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Statute in Restraint of Appeals
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1533, key legal foundation of English Reformation. Drafted by Thomas Cromwell for King Henry the VIII, forbade all appeals to the Pope, making the King the final legal authority.
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Julia Wheatley
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First Act of Supremacy
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1534 granted King Henry VIII Royal Supremacy, he was declared the supreme head of the Church of England.
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Julia Wheatley
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Battle of Mount Badon
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About 516. Arthur led the Britons to a victory over the Saxons. Located in Southern Britain, perhaps near Bath.
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Julia Wheatley
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Battle of Bryn Glas (Battle of Pilleth)
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June 22, 1402 near the towns of Knighton in Powys. It was a great victory for the Welsh rebels under Owain Glyndwr,
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Julia Wheatley
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Madoc discovers America (possibly)
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Welsh Prince Madoc supposedly discovered America in 1170.
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Julia Wheatley
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Mining disaster at Universal Colliery
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1913, 439 people were killed in an explosion the worst mining disaster in Welsh history.
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Ailsa Lillywhite
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Great Fire of London
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1666
started in Pudding Lane engulfing much of the city. Old St. Paul's Cathedral was also destroyed. 90% of London Homes burned. Allowed for massive rebuilding, Christopher Wren. |
Ailsa Lillywhite
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Rebecca Riots
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1839-Riots in which men would put on dresses, bonnets and aprons and blacken their faces, particularly over high tolls at tollgates.
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Catherine Brown
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Glorious Revolution of 1668
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Overthrow of King James II as those in support of Parliament sided with William of Orange (who became William III of England). This was done because the people wanted a Protestant king.
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Dana Knudsen
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Edward VIII Investiture
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1911, in Caernafon Castle. A similar ceremony was used in 1969 with Prince Charles.
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Katie Shrek
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English Bible
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1535 First English translation of the entire Bible by Tyndale and Coverdale, banned in England.
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Jensen Lillywhite
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Death of Mary, Queen of Scots
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1587, Mary, Queen of Scots is executed. 2 strokes to behead. QE I found it hard to kill a royal cousin.
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Jensen Lillywhite
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The Nine Years' War
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1594 Between England and Irish rebel Hugh O'Neill. Ended the Irish surrendering.
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Jensen Lillywhite
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Last Great Plague
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1665 Sweeps through London killing between 65,000 and 100,000 people.
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Jensen Lillywhite
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Eadred First King of United England
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955 A.D. Post Viking invasion England is united for the first time.
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Zenobia Taylor
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Doomsday Book
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1086 A.D.
Delivered to William the Conqueror at Old Sarum, in front of the Saxon Barons. |
Zenobia Taylor
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First English Civil War
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1141 A.D. Matilda vs. Stephan
Civil war for right to the throne |
Zenobia Taylor
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Battle of Agincourt
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1415 A.D.
Henry V against the French in France |
Zenobia Taylor
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Spanish Armada attacks England
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1588 A.D.
Elizabeth I conquers due to a storm |
Zenobia Taylor
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The Union of the Crowns enacted
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1707 - 1708
Union of England and Scotland, recommended by William III and approved by Anne to prevent the possibility of Scotland going its own way. |
Jensen Lillywhite
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Battle of Mons Graupius
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AD 83, in North-East Scotland. Fought by Roman governor Gnaeus Julius Agricola, and Caledonian army led by Calgacus. Roman victory.
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J. Lieb
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Monmothshire becomes a part of Wales
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In 1972 Monmothshire officially became a part of Wales, when beforehand it was not decided whether it was a part of Wales or England.
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Erin Owens
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Dragon flag
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The Dragon was an important symbol of Wales since 700's, but it was only in 1959 that the dragon became the symbol on the flag.
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Erin Owens
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First Eisteddfod
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In 1176 the first Eisteddfod (art festival) was held in Cardigan and it was organized by the Prince Rhys ap Gruffydd Deheubartt.
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Erin Owens
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Welsh Farmers
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It was around 4000BC that the hunting and gathering people in Wales finally settled down and became farmers.
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Erin Owens
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'Beaker Culture'
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In 2200BC beer arrived in Wales and created the 'beaker culture' which was named for the beaker shaped cups found in tombs. It was this new culture that started using new metals, jewelry, gold, and weapons
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Erin Owens
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Black Death
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In 1349 the Black Death arrived in Carmarthen and Abergavenny. In only a year it sweeps over all of Wales killing a quarter of the population.
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Erin Owens
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3rd English Civil War
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During the English Civil War the Welsh supported Charles I against parliament. On March 16, 1647 Harlech Castle, the last fortress in Britain holding out for Charles, surrendered.
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Erin Owens
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Methodist rise
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After 1740 the Methodist church became the most important non-conformist group. A Methodist revival began in Wales and it created and upsurge in religious devotion, charitable works, and education.
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Erin Owens
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Morgan Bible Published
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1588, first Bible in Welsh commissioned by Elizabeth I and distributed at the crowns expense to all Welsh Parishes.
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Katie Shrek
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First evidence of farming in wales
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4000 BC
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Katie Shrek
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Beaker culture appears in Wales
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2200 BC
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Katie Shrek
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Copper smelted for the first time
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2000 BC, used for tools
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Katie Shrek
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First Christian Martyr in Wales
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July 304. Aaron and Julius, two Christians, were executed for not worshiping the Roman gods. Killed in the arena at Caerleon.
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Dana Knudsen
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100 Years War
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Norman Wars waged between England and France, 1337-1453. Battle of Crecy to Agincourt, Lots of good stories.
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Catherine Brown
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Bible translated into Welsh
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1588 Translated by William Morgan-first Bible to be printed in a country's second language
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Catherine Brown
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The Act of Supremacy
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1533 Henry the VIII declares himself the only Supreme Head in Earth of the Church of England" leading to him severing all connection with Rome and the Catholic Church
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Catherine Brown
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Act of Union
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Henry VIII 1536 made English the official language, took back all of the lands owned by Catholic church and took the lands of the Marcher Lords back
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Catherine Brown
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Welsh Assembly Established
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1999-power to make legislation in Wales
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Catherine Brown
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English Peasants Revolt
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1381 over inequality, townspeople as well as surfs that wanted a say in their government and taxes. Wat Tyler leader against Richard III
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Catherine Brown
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Roman army and leaders depart
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385-411 - The Roman Officials are kicked out of Britain, and do not return to re-occupy.
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Ailsa Lillywhite
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First English Civil War
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1135 Henry dies, leaves daughter Matilda to rule. Her superior attitude lead Barons to reject her, (first English civil war). Cousin Stephen prevailed but Mathilda's son Henry II succeeds H II
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Ailsa Lillywhite
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Night of Long Knives
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550ish, Anglo-Saxons called for a peace treaty. Held at Stonehenge the Saxons smuggled knives into a dinner and at a signal they all murdered their Welsh counterparts.
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Battle of Crecy
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100 Years War, Edward the Black Price at age 14 attacks and defeats the French and allies. Edward wins a crest on the field of battle still used by the Princes of Wales. Welsh Archers surprise the french with the range of their bows. French had been exposing themselves when the got the point.
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