May 11 in History for Kids

May 11 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1869, 1871, 973, 1258. Violent events and crimes are left off. Each line is a small true thing to ask about, not a whole lesson. February 29 is included so a leap-day birthday still has a page. Walk with the previous and next links, or open the May hub for the rest of the month.

In 1869, Archibald Warden was born. Archibald became known as english tennis player.
In 1871, Frank Schlesinger was born. Frank became known as american astronomer and author.
In 973, in the first coronation ceremony ever held for an English monarch, Edgar the Peaceful is crowned King of England, having ruled since 959 AD. His wife,…
In 1258, louis IX of France and James I of Aragon sign the Treaty of Corbeil, renouncing claims of feudal overlordship in one another's territories and separating…

Pair a date with a story in the library or a geography quiz if you want to keep going.