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Rulers of England |
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The rulers of England came into power in the year 1284 after the decline of the great Roman empire. Initially, after the Roman decline, the Saxon kingdoms asserted power in Southern Britain. However, the Wessex kings emerged as the winner in the race for power and became the rulers of England. There position was recognized by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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There is some controversy with regards to the first ruler of England. Some historians believe king Egbert to be the first king of England. However, few other scholars and historians honor king Athelstan as the first amongst the kings of England.
The chart showing the dynasties and the rulers of England is as follows:
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Norman Kings (1066 to 1154)
~ William I
~ William II
~ Henry I
~ Stephen
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Plantagenet kings (1154 to 1399)
~ Henry II
~ Richard I
~ John
~ Henry III
~ Edward I
~ Edward II
~ Edward III
~ Richard II
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House of Lancaster (1399 to 1461)
~ Henry IV
~ Henry V
~ Henry VI
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House of York ( 1461 to 1485)
~ Edward IV
~ Edward V
~ Richard III
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Tudors ( 1485 to 1509)
~ Henry IV
~ Henry VIII
~ Edward VI
~ Mary
~ Elizabeth
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Stuarts (1603 to 1714)
From 1649 to 1660, England had Commonwealth Interregnum under the Puritan leaders - Oliver Cromwell and Richard Cromwell.
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Restored Stuart monarchy
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The Glorious Revolution (1689 to 1714)
~ William and Mary
~ Anne
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Hanover (1714 to 1901)
~ George I
~ George II
~ George III
~ George IV
~ William IV
~ Victoria
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Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1901 to 1910)
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Windsors
~ George V
~ Edward VIII
~ George VI
~ Present queen Elizabeth II
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