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England’s First King, Ecgberht, King of Wessex

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

With Queen Elizabeth II celebrating 60 years on the throne today, I thought we would take a look at Britain’s first monarch. In the early 600s, the Anglo Saxons had driven the Celts from England. The country was then divided … Continue reading →

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