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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England History|History]]'' | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England History|History]]'' | ||
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Please note: In a February, 1984 Ensign article entitled, [http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=e50a05481ae6b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1 "''I’ve heard that some people have extended their ancestral lines back to Adam. Is this possible? If so, is it necessary for all of us to extend our pedigrees back to Adam''] "Robert C. Gunderson stated, in part, "In my opinion it is not even possible to verify historically a connected European pedigree earlier than the time of the Merovingian Kings (c. a.d. 450–a.d. 752). Every pedigree I have seen which attempts to bridge the gap between that time and the biblical pedigree appears to be based on questionable tradition, or at worst, plain fabrication. Generally these pedigrees offer no evidence as to the origin of the information, or they cite a vague source". Another expression of concern can be found at [http://genealogysstar.blogspot.com/2011/05/back-to-adam.html Genealogy's Star], in "Back to Adam" by James Tanner. | Please note: In a February, 1984 Ensign article entitled, [http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=e50a05481ae6b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1 "''I’ve heard that some people have extended their ancestral lines back to Adam. Is this possible? If so, is it necessary for all of us to extend our pedigrees back to Adam''] "Robert C. Gunderson stated, in part, "In my opinion it is not even possible to verify historically a connected European pedigree earlier than the time of the Merovingian Kings (c. a.d. 450–a.d. 752). Every pedigree I have seen which attempts to bridge the gap between that time and the biblical pedigree appears to be based on questionable tradition, or at worst, plain fabrication. Generally these pedigrees offer no evidence as to the origin of the information, or they cite a vague source". Another expression of concern can be found at [http://genealogysstar.blogspot.com/2011/05/back-to-adam.html Genealogy's Star], in "Back to Adam" by James Tanner. [[Image:Saint George, the patron saint of England.jpg|right|200x200px|Saint George, the patron saint of England.jpg]] | ||
=== '''1300 BC''' === | === '''1300 BC the Druid Kings of Britain''' === | ||
The genealogy of the Druid Kings of Britain begins with '''Aedd Mawr and his son Brydain '''in 1300 BC. Brydain named the Islands after himself-Britain. Britain means "Covenant Race". The complete genealogy is printed out on the chart "One Royal Line" by Albert F. Schmuhl. | The genealogy of the Druid Kings of Britain begins with '''Aedd Mawr and his son Brydain '''in 1300 BC. Brydain named the Islands after himself-Britain. Britain means "Covenant Race". The complete genealogy is printed out on the chart "One Royal Line" by Albert F. Schmuhl. | ||
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=== 1066-1087 === | === 1066-1087 === | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_I_of_England William the Conqueror], the first Norman king, become England King by defeating King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. William made a survey of the landholding called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domesday_Book Doomsday Book]. Free copies of the original pages can be seen at [http://domesdaymap.co.uk/ Free pages of Doomsday]. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_I_of_England William the Conqueror], the first Norman king, become England King by defeating King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. William made a survey of the landholding called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domesday_Book Doomsday Book]. Free copies of the original pages can be seen at [http://domesdaymap.co.uk/ Free pages of Doomsday]. | ||
=== 1077 === | === 1077 === | ||
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=== 1100 === | === 1100 === | ||
[http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/william_ii_king.shtml King William Ruffus] [http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/william_ii_king.shtml was murdered] and his younger brother Henry had himself crowned a few days later, taking advantage of Robert's absence on crusade. Fights over the throne went on between the two rulers almost to Henry death in 1135. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/henry_ii_king.shtml Plantagent, Henry II], the Grandson of Henry I, was brought from France to be the next King with [http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/eleanor_of_aquitaine.shtml Eleanor of Aquitaine] his wife. The Knights Templar returned from Jerusalem to England and built castles and churches. They were good businessmen and established businesses in England. | [http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/william_ii_king.shtml King William Ruffus] [http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/william_ii_king.shtml was murdered] and his younger brother Henry had himself crowned a few days later, taking advantage of Robert's absence on crusade. Fights over the throne went on between the two rulers almost to Henry death in 1135. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/henry_ii_king.shtml Plantagent, Henry II], the Grandson of Henry I, was brought from France to be the next King with [http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/eleanor_of_aquitaine.shtml Eleanor of Aquitaine] his wife. The Knights Templar returned from Jerusalem to England and built castles and churches. They were good businessmen and established businesses in England. | ||
=== 1216 === | === 1216 === | ||
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=== Parliament === | === Parliament === | ||
The [http://www.parliament.uk/documents/lords-information-office/lords-briefing-papers/15840HoLBriefing-history.pdf Lords of the shires established parliament as the [House of the Lords]. The [http://www.parliament.uk/documents/lords-information-office/lords-briefing-papers/15840HoLBriefing-history.pdf House of Commons] was established giving the gentry class two representatives from each shire. These representatives were usually knights or esquires. [http://www.parliament.uk/documents/lords-information-office/lords-briefing-papers/15840HoLBriefing-history.pdf Parliament] would meet every twenty years or as needed with their elected counterparts. The [http://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/building/palace/ Parliament building] was eventually built from Coteswold stone in Westminister. | The [http://www.parliament.uk/documents/lords-information-office/lords-briefing-papers/15840HoLBriefing-history.pdf Lords of the shires established parliament as the [House of the Lords]. The [http://www.parliament.uk/documents/lords-information-office/lords-briefing-papers/15840HoLBriefing-history.pdf House of Commons] was established giving the gentry class two representatives from each shire. These representatives were usually knights or esquires. [http://www.parliament.uk/documents/lords-information-office/lords-briefing-papers/15840HoLBriefing-history.pdf Parliament] would meet every twenty years or as needed with their elected counterparts. The [http://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/building/palace/ Parliament building] was eventually built from Coteswold stone in Westminister. | ||
=== 1300 Wars === | === 1300 Wars === | ||
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=== 1400's === | === 1400's === | ||
[http://www.parliament.uk/documents/lords-information-office/lords-briefing-papers/15840HoLBriefing-history.pdf Parliament established classes of Gentry and Lords] depending on how much land a person own. Knights who were not actively serving, became esquires. | [http://www.parliament.uk/documents/lords-information-office/lords-briefing-papers/15840HoLBriefing-history.pdf Parliament established classes of Gentry and Lords] depending on how much land a person own. Knights who were not actively serving, became esquires. | ||
=== English wars === | === English wars === | ||