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'''Essex''' was founded in the [[6th century]] as the kingdom of the East |
'''Essex''' was founded in the [[6th century]] as the [[kingdom]] of the East [[Saxon]]s. It consisted of not only the modern [[county]] of Essex, but also Middlesex and parts of Hertfordshire. |
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Essex was a relatively weak kingdom, and from 664 to 825 was dominated by [[Mercia]]. Essex was absorbed into [[Wessex]] in 825, but came under [[Danelaw]] during the reign of [[Alfred the Great]]. In 917 Essex was won back by [[Edward the Elder]] and has been part of [[England]] ever since. |
Essex was a relatively weak kingdom, and from 664 to 825 was dominated by [[Mercia]]. Essex was absorbed into [[Wessex]] in 825, but came under [[Danelaw]] during the [[reign]] of [[Alfred the Great]]. In 917 Essex was won back by [[Edward the Elder]] and has been part of [[England]] ever since. |
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Latest revision as of 13:46, 16 September 2005
Essex was founded in the 6th century as the kingdom of the East Saxons. It consisted of not only the modern county of Essex, but also Middlesex and parts of Hertfordshire.
Essex was a relatively weak kingdom, and from 664 to 825 was dominated by Mercia. Essex was absorbed into Wessex in 825, but came under Danelaw during the reign of Alfred the Great. In 917 Essex was won back by Edward the Elder and has been part of England ever since.
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| East Anglia | Essex | Kent | Mercia | Northumbria | Sussex | Wessex |
