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Period: Jul 9, 1485 to
16th Century literature
While previously English was not a language with international prestige, during this period and thanks to the rich literature produced it grew to gain more international recognition. -
Aug 22, 1485
Henry VII crowned
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Aug 22, 1485
Battle of Bosworth
This was the last significant battle of the War of Roses, a war fought between the House of Lancaster and the House of York. Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, won and became the first English monarch of the Tudor dynasty. -
Jul 9, 1509
Henry VIII crowned
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Jul 11, 1511
Battle of Spurs
Fought in France by Henry VII, this was essentially the last medieval style battle fought between France and England. -
Oct 31, 1517
Reformation begins in Germany
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Jul 9, 1527
Henrician Reformation
Henry VIII asked Pope Clement to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon because she had not given him a male heir. This led to the replacement of English Catholocism with the Church of England. -
Nov 9, 1534
First Act of Supremacy
Henry VIII declares that he is the supreme head of the Church of England -
Jan 28, 1547
Edward VI crowned
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Period: Jan 1, 1550 to
language ellaboration and extensive allusion to classics
Poetry from the later half of the 16th century was marked by an ellaboration of the English language and extensive allusions to classical myths. This is perhaps best exemplified in the works of Edmund Spenser, specifically The Faerie Queene, and Sir Philip Sydney's Astrophel and Stella. -
Jul 9, 1553
"Bloody Mary" crowned
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Jun 5, 1557
Tottel's Miscellany
The first anthology of English literature plublished by Richard Tottel and officially titled "Songes and Sonettes Written By the Ryght Honorable Lord Henry Howard, late Earle of Surrey, Thomas Wyatt the Elder and others." -
Nov 17, 1558
Queen Elizabeth I crowned
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Jul 9, 1559
Second Act of Supremacy
After the first Act of Supremacy was repealed by Mary I, Queen Elizabeth I created the second Act of Supremacy, making her the head of the Church of England and requiring an Oath of Supremacy from her subjects. -
Period: Jan 1, 1572 to
Metaphysical Poetry
Metaphysical poetry is produced approximately during these dates, heralded in by John Donne. -
Jan 1, 1576
The Theatre constructed under Elizabeth I
This was the first permanent structure in England for the presentation of plays. -
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London-centered theatre culture
During the reign of Elizabeth I and James I, there developed a prevalent theatre culture centered around London; theatre was no longer constrained to the court, but became popular among the masses as well. -
East India Trading Company
In 1600, the East India Trading Company was founded when given a royal charter by Queen Elizabeth I. -
Queen Elizabeth I dies
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Early 17th Century literature
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James I crowned Kind of England
He was the first King of England from the House of Stuart. -
The Gunpowder Plot
This was a failed attempt by Catholic extremists to blow up Parliament and the king. -
colony of Jamestown established
Jamestown was the first permanent establishment of England in the Americas. -
Battle of Swally
This naval battle was a significant victory for the East India Trading Company, as they defeated the Portuguese and had increased acess to the continent for trade and colonization. -
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Cavalier Poetry
Funded primarily by Charles I, cavalier poets came from the classes that supported Charles I during the English Civil War and answered his desire for fine arts. -
Charles I crowned
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The English Civil War
This was a series of armed conflicts between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists, or the supporters of Parliament versus the Supporters of King Charles I and II. The English Civil War led to the trial and execution of Charles I and the exile of his son, Charles II. -
Charles I executed
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Interrregnum
After Charles I was executed, a commonwealth and protectorate known as the Interregnum was established.
