Absolute England

  • Nov 2, 1215

    Magna Carta

    limited kings power
  • Edict of Nantes

    Edict of Nantes
    This gave the people freedom of religion
  • Charles I was born

    He was Anglican and had a famous lineage.
  • 30 years war

    30 years war
    Thirty Years' War
    Included most of Europe
  • Cardinal Richelieu

    He was King Louis XIII's chief minister.
  • Petition of Right

    Petition of Right
    Major english Constitutional document.
  • English Civil War

    English Civil War
    Parliament vs Charles the first. Oliver Cromwell took over.
  • England was governed by a constitutional government

    Henry VIII increased the power of parliament and set an updated English government.
  • Glorious Revolution

    James II was overthrown
  • War of Spanish Succesion

    War of Spanish Succesion
    Louis the XIV expanded Northward and spent tons of money.