Age Of Absolutionism By Anthony Erno May 23, 1603 James I becomes king Period: May 23, 1603 to May 23, 1625 King James I supports divine right May 23, 1625 Charles I becomes king Was the first and only king to be publicly executed specifically be "beheading" Period: May 23, 1625 to May 23, 1649 Charles I fights Parliament May 24, 1625 King James I dies May 24, 1628 Charles I signs petition of rights Dissolves the parliament Period: May 24, 1642 to May 24, 1649 Civil War May 24, 1649 House of Common abolishes Monarchy May 24, 1654 Cromwell becomes the leader of Commonwealth May 24, 1660 Charles II becomes king May 24, 1660 Charles I dies May 24, 1666 London Great Fire May 24, 1685 James II becomes king May 24, 1685 Charles II dies May 24, 1688 Bill of Rights Created Limits King or Queen power May 24, 1689 King William and Queen marry become king and queen May 24, 1702 william and mary die
