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Reign of Charles I of England
In 1603 Isabel I of England dies without descendants. James son of Mary I of Scotland, rises to the throne as the first Stuart king of England, Scotland and Ireland.
The political situation changes: his lack of tact with the Parliament due to his idea of the divine right of the kings leads to a long conflict that will become more acute with the succession on the throne of his son Carlos I, whose absolutism caused him to maintain very tense relations During his reign with the English Parlament -
What was the English revolution?
it happened from the year 1642 until 1689. During this period of 18 years there were endless confrontations between the English monarchy and the members of parliament.
This revolution begins after Carlos I decides to face the rebels in Ireland without the participation of parliament, passes through the execution of Carlos I, the period of the republic and ends with the so-called glorious revolution that begins the modern democracy of England . -
Causes and consequences of the English revolution
The Catholic Church throughout the United Kingdom led to generate discontent in the population.
Due to the economic crisis, the parliament that was imposed by Carlos I turns against him.
The parliament constantly sought to harm the king with new laws, so a tension was generated between both parties.
The final outbreak was the attack of the government of Carlos I against the rebels of Ireland. -
Stuart Restoration
On the death of Carlos in 1685, Jacobo became king. He separated many of his followers with his severe reprisals, especially as a result of a series of repressive trials. Jacobo tried to gain the support of dissidents and Catholics in 1687, ending religious restrictions, but only managed to increase tensions. The birth of his son, Jacobo Francisco Eduardo Estuardo, on June 10, 1688 -
Consequence
The number of deaths that occurred during the 4 civil wars that occurred in this period.
The execution of King Carlos I and the exile of the heir to the throne, Carlos II.
The establishment of the republican system in England, after the reign of Carlos I.
The end to the divine and absolute power of the monarchy in England. To this is added the beginning of the republican system.
