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Famous Lit. People
Finals
| Person | Description |
|---|---|
| King Alfred | King of Britain in 900, promoted Old english literature |
| Geoffrey Chaucer | Wrote "The Canterbury Tales" in Middle English |
| King James | commissions a bible in Modern English |
| Thomas Malory | wrote stories of King Arthur in Middle English |
| William Shakespeare | composed plays and poetry in Middle English |
| William the Conquerer | Established French as the "official" language of Britain |