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The Bombardment of Algiers. On 27th August 1816, the coastal city and capital Algiers was bombarded by an Anglo-Dutch fleet under the command of Admiral Edward Pellew. The goal was simple, to end the white slavery practised by the Barbary pirates out of Algiers…. read more.
Kings and Queens of England & Britain - Historic UK
EGBERT 827 – 839. Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Charlemagne in 802, he regained his kingdom of Wessex. Following his conquest of Mercia in 827, he controlled all of England south of the Humber.
The History Magazine - Historic UK
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Kings of Northumbria - Historic UK
4 days ago · Kings of Northumbria. Monarchs of Northumbria. Discover the story of the kings of Northumbria from Oswiu ( c. 654 – c. 670 AD ) to Ælla ( c. 862 – c. 867) who, according to the Norse sagas, captured the legendary Swedish-Danish Viking king Ragnar Lodbrok (Lothbrok) and put him to death in a pit of snakes…. Ellen Castelow.
The History of England Magazine - Historic UK
Every month we present new feature articles relating to the history of this green and pleasant land. From ancient battlefields to famous people, hangings to national celebrations, we’ve got something to interest everyone. You may also be interested in our History of Britain section covering the period from the Act of Union during Queen Anne ...
The Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms of the Dark Ages - Historic UK
The six and a half centuries between the end of Roman rule around 410 and the Norman Conquest of 1066, represent the most important period in English history. For it was during these years that a new ‘English’ identity was born, with the country united under one king, with people sharing a common language and all governed by the laws of the land.
The Knights Templar - Historic UK
Jan 12, 2024 · The Knights Templar was a military order founded in 1119 which would become one of the strongest, well-known and lucrative of the orders. With its headquarters at Temple Mount in Jerusalem, the lifespan of this military order was almost two centuries, in which time, its members would become skilled warriors and participants in the continuing ...
Timeline of the British Empire - Historic UK
Feb 8, 2019 · 1664 – The English gained control of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, renaming the settlement New York. 1666 – The Bahamas were successfully colonised. 1668 – English East India Company takes over Bombay. 1690 – Job Charnock formally founded Calcutta on behalf of the East India Company.
King Aethelbald - Historic UK
Oct 13, 2024 · King Aethelbald. The eldest surviving son of Aethelwulf, Aethelbald reigned for just five years. Perhaps the most noteworthy event of his reign was his marriage to his father’s widow, the Carolingian princess Judith, daughter of King Charles the Bald. After the death of King Aethelwulf in 858, the Kingdom of Wessex would pass through the ...
William the Conqueror - Historic UK
May 3, 2022 · William I, usually known as William the Conqueror (and sometimes William the Bastard) was the first Norman king of England. He seized the throne after victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066…. The victory enjoyed by William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings brought the dominance of the Anglo-Saxons to an end and ushered in the Norman ...