Here's a breakdown:
* Old English (449-1066 AD): This is the ancestor of modern English. It was primarily based on Anglo-Saxon, a Germanic language brought to Britain by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes.
* Middle English (1066-1485 AD): The Norman Conquest in 1066 introduced Norman French, a Romance language, which heavily influenced Old English. The resulting blend became Middle English.
* Early Modern English (1485-1660 AD): This period saw further influences from Latin and Greek, largely due to the Renaissance. Printing also became widespread, standardizing the language.
* Modern English (1660-present): English continues to evolve, incorporating new words and influences from around the world.
So, while there isn't a single person who created English, it's a product of various cultures and languages interacting over centuries.