English Timeline

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  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    The Magna Carta, signed by John I of England, established rule of law for the first time in England.
  • 1295

    First Parliament

    First Parliament
    England's first representative parliament was held by Edward I. In attendence, there were nobles, knights, bishops, and many other important people
  • 1400

    Parliament gets "power of the purse

    Parliament gets "power of the purse
    Parliament gained power of the purse, which means they have control of the countries wealth and how to use it. This prevented kings from using it selfishly
  • 1534

    Act of Supremacy

    Act of Supremacy
    The Act of Supremacy was passed by parliament and made King Henry VIII the head of the Church of England.
  • 1558

    Elizabeth I crowned

    Elizabeth I crowned
    Elizabeth I, also known as the Virgin Queen because she never married, was one of Englands most famous monarchs.

  • James I crowned

    James I crowned
    James VI of Scotland became James I of England and remained in power until his death.

  • Charles I crowned

    Charles I crowned
    Charles was a very controversial King, as his strong catholic beliefs caused problems as religious diversity in Europe increased. He was executed in 1649 for treason.

  • English Civil War Begins

    English Civil War Begins
    The civil war lasted from 1642-1651. It was fought between the supporters of Charles I and those who opposed him.

  • Charles I executed

    Charles I executed
    Charles I was tried and convicted of high treason. He was executed by the guillotine.

  • Restoration

    Restoration
    Monarchy in England was restored after Oliver Cromwell's commonwealth.

  • James II crowned

    James II crowned
    James was the last Roman Catholic monarch of England. He was king for 3 years until he was deposed during the glorious revolution

  • Glorious Revolution; William and Mary

    Glorious Revolution; William and Mary
    The Glorious Revolution resulted in the deposition of James II, his daughter Mary II, and her husband William III.

  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights
    The English Bill of Rights, or an Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown, is part of the foundation of the British constitution

  • England gets its first prime minister and has a strong political party tradition

    England gets its first prime minister and has a strong political party tradition
    Sir Robert Walpole was the first Prime Minister of the UK. It also established the two party tradition that is still in the UK