871Alfred the Great Ascends to the Throne of Wessex

899: Reign of Alfred the Great, the first king of the Englis...
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👑 Alfred the Great Ascends to the Throne of Wessex

899: Reign of Alfred the Great, the first king of the English.Alfred the Great led Wessex at its height in the 9th century
Alfred the Great Ascends to the Throne of Wessex (871)
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👑 King Alfred the Great Dies

King Alfred the Great of Wessex, First King of The English, dies.
King Alfred the Great Dies (899)
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👑 David I Crowned King of Scots

In April or May, David I is crowned King of the Scots.
David I Crowned King of Scots (1124)
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📜 Treaty of Wallingford Ends English Civil War

The Treaty of Wallingford, ends the civil war between Empress Matilda and her cousin King Stephen of England fought over the English crown. Stephen acknowledges Matilda's son Henry of Anjou as heir.
Treaty of Wallingford Ends English Civil War (1153)
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👑 Henry II Crowned King of England

On December 27, Henry II is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.
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👑 Edward VI Ascends to the Throne and is Crowned

Edward VI becomes King of England and Ireland on 28 January and is crowned on 20 February at the age of 9.
Edward VI Ascends to the Throne and is Crowned (1547)
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