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The English Civil War begins between Royalist supporters of Charles I and the Parliamentarians
Charles I raised an army against the wishes of Parliament deal with a rebellion in Ireland. -
The Gunpowder Plot to assassinate James I is discovered and prevented
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The English Bill of Rights is passed by the Parliament declaring the rights and liberties of English people
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William and Mary assume the English throne in the Glorious Revolution
James had sat on the throne for a little over three years, his Catholicism barely tolerated by the majority of his government and the English people on the grounds that his heir was his Protestant daughter, Mary, who was married to the equally Protestant Prince William of Orange. -
The Gunpowder Plot to assassinate James I is discovered and prevented
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 failed because of an anonymous tip to Lord Monteagle, a member of Parliament's House of Lords. The anonymous letter explained that the monarchy and Parliament were in grave danger. The letter led to the discovery of the plot and the execution of the conspirators. -
Charles II takes the throne during the Restoration
After Charles I's execution at Whitehall on 30 January 1649, at the climax of the English Civil War, the Parliament of Scotland proclaimed Charles II king -
Charles I agrees to Parliament's Petition of Right
Needing money for his war effort, Charles finally accepted the Petition, but first increased the level of mistrust on 2 June by trying to qualify it. Both houses now demanded "a clear and satisfactory answer by His Majesty in full Parliament -
Oliver Cromwell names himself Lord Protector
Cromwell was appointment to Lord General, effectively commander in chief, of the parliamentary armed forces in 1650. In December 1653, Cromwell became Lord Protector, a role in which he remained until his death five years later. The picture shows his face. -
Charles I is charged with high treason, tried, found guilty, and executed
Charles was tried, convicted, and executed for high treason in January 1649. The monarchy was abolished and the Commonwealth of England was established as a republic. The monarchy would be restored to Charles's son Charles II in 1660, picture showing the execution. -
Charles II dies and his Catholic brother James II accedes to the throne
James succeeded to the thrones of England, Ireland and Scotland following the death of his brother, with widespread support in all three countries, largely because the principles of eligibility based on divine right and birth were widely accepted, picture showing him as king. -
Charles I agrees to Parliaments Petition of Right
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The English Civil War begins between Royalist supporters of Charles I and the Parliamentarians
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Charles I is charged with high treason, tried, found guilty, and executed
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Oliver Cromwell names himself Lord Protector
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Charles II takes the throne during the Restoration
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Charles II dies and his Catholic brother James II accedes to the throne
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The English Bill of Rights is passed by Parliament declaring the rights and liberties of English people.
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William and Mary assume the English throne in the Glorious Revolution