The Barons, Clergymen on other powerful men in England held a Witan, or council to decide what should happen as Britain was under threat from invader from Norway, Holland and France.
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The witan was noted by contemporary sources as having the singular power to " ceosan to cyninge ",'to choose the king'from amongst the ( extended ) royal family.
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Gyosei International College in the U . K . opened in 1989 in Reading, Berkshire on land formerly controlled by the University of Reading and its name later changed to the Witan International College.
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His nickname of the'Unr�d'or'Unready'means ill-advised, indicating that contemporaries regarded those who sat in the witan as in part responsible for the failure of his reign.
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"' Witan Investment Trust plc "'( Witan ) a multi-managed, global equity investment trust, with a portfolio diversified by geographical region, industrial sector and individual stock.
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"' Witan Investment Trust plc "'( Witan ) a multi-managed, global equity investment trust, with a portfolio diversified by geographical region, industrial sector and individual stock.
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However, in a sign of the witenagemot's enduring legacy, the " curia regis " continued to be dubbed a " witan " by chroniclers until as late as the 12th century.
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Cycle storage can be found along route 51 at Milton Keynes Central train station ( covered cycle racks ) and at the junction of Midsummer Boulevard and Witan Gate where there are storage and changing facilities available.
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In July 2002 college's name officially changed to " Witan Hall ( incorporating Gyosei International College in the UK ) . " This school's new name was also stated as Witan International College.
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In July 2002 college's name officially changed to " Witan Hall ( incorporating Gyosei International College in the UK ) . " This school's new name was also stated as Witan International College.