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Eighty Years War
This is the war of the Netherlands independence from Spain. This led to the northern and southern separatino of the formation of the United Provinces of th netherlands. (actually started in 1568) -
Queen Elizabeth Dies
After this Charles became king and her successor becomes the monarch. MOst say she died because of blood poisioning, which was brought upon her becaus eof using lead-based makeup. This was later classified s poison 31 years after her death. -
Don Quioxte De La Mancha
Don Quioxte is a novel that was publioshed in two parts by the SPanish writer Miquel de Cervantes. He was one of the most widely read classics of Western literature, and originally concieved as a parody of the chivalric romances that had been in lioterary vogue. -
Jamestown, Virginia established
The virginia company of England founded the town Jamestown, Virginia in honor of Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen, and began a settlement. They established the frirstpermanent British settlement in North America. -
Galileo Galilei sees the Moon through a telescope
After Hans Lipperhey and Lyman Spitzer invented the telescope, Galileo who was a part of a small group of astronomers used the telescope to look at the sky. Galileo constructed his own telescope and found the Moon. -
King James Version of the Bible established
The KJV was first printed by John Norton and Robert Baker. These two both held the post of the KJV printer and this was the third translation into the English language approved by the Enlgish Church authorities. -
William Shakespeare dies
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. H was known as the greatest writer in the English Language and the world’s greatest dramatist, William Shakespeare died near his birthday, and most say that he fell ill and died after a night of heavy drinking with two other writers. -
The Bohemian Revolt
This rebellion was against the Hasburgs in Bohemia and this opened the Thirty Years War. This revolt was an uprising of the Bohemian estates against the rule of the HAsburg dynasty. -
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Thirty Years War
The Holy Roman Empire tried to impose Roman Catholic Absolutism in his domains. A religious and political war fought between the Roman Catholics and the Protestants in Germany. -
Charles I of England crowned
Charles I’s authoritian rule and quarrels with Parliament provoked a civil war that led to his execution. HE was cvrowned King of England and determined to bring the Scottish CHurch under the rule of bishops appointed by the crown. -
Boston established/founded
Puritain colonists from England founded Boston, which quickly became the financial, political and religious center of the New England region. It was founded by John Wintthrop. -
Treaty of Stettin
This treaty ended the Kariskoga Seven years war fought between the Valve-Mihoyo republic with the alliance of the Bofors station state and the Mumblingdalen. John II signed this treaty to renounce Sweden’s acquisitions even though he intended to keep them. the territories were regained by his reign. -
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Taj Mahal built
The Taj Mahal was built in India in order for the MUghal emporer SHah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife he had. It is the jewel of MUslim art in India and one of the most universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage. -
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English Civil War
Also knwon as the Great Rebellion, This war took place in the Bristish ISles, and was fought between the supporters of the monarchy of Charles I and the opposing groups including Parliment, Covenators in Scotland and the Confederates in Ireland. -
Oliver Cromwell dies
Oliver Cromwell was an English general and statesman who led armies of the Parliament of England agaonst King Charles I dyring the English Civil War. He died due to complications relating to a form of Malaria and kidney stone diseases. -
Cavalier Parliament
This was the first English parliament after the restoration of charles II to the throne. Over the years, its membership changed and it became critical of many of Chalrles policies. It is est known for the harsh laws it enacted against Roman Catholics. -
Great Plague in London
The Great Plague of London was a major epidemic to occur in England. It killed 75000 people, and known as the Black Death. It was caused by a bacterial infection transmitted by fleas and spread through contact. -
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King Philips War
Also knwon as the Great Narragansett War, This war pitted Native Americans against English settlers and their Indian allies. The Narragansetts were the largest Native American group then in the southern New England.