Kingdom of England
The Kingdom of England was a sovereign state on the island of Great Britain, which existed from the early 10th century until 1707, when it united with the Kingdom of Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain. Here are some key points about its history:
Formation and Early History
- The Kingdom of England emerged from the unification of various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, which were traditionally grouped under the term Heptarchy.
- Alfred the Great of Wessex, who ruled from 871 to 899, is often credited with the initial consolidation of these kingdoms. His efforts against Viking invasions and his promotion of education and law helped lay the groundwork for the English nation.
- In 927, Æthelstan became the first King of all England, after defeating the last Viking kingdom in York.
Norman Conquest and Middle Ages
Expansion and Reformation
Union with Scotland
Legacy
- The legacy of the Kingdom of England includes its common law system, its parliamentary traditions, and the cultural and linguistic influence it had on the world.
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