Restoration in England By gyongyikassai Period: Apr 12, 1642 to Apr 12, 1649 Civil War Jan 30, 1649 Trial and Execution of Charles I Period: Apr 12, 1649 to Apr 12, 1660 Interregnum May 29, 1660 Restoration of Charles II Sep 2, 1666 The Great Fire of London the city of London before the Great Fire Apr 12, 1667 Annus Mirabilis Apr 12, 1668 John Dryden: Poet Laureate of England the most important poet of the era Apr 12, 1678 The Popish Plot Apr 12, 1681 Dryden: Absalom and Achitophel Dryden's greatest work; a verse satire on contemporary public affairs Apr 12, 1685 James II Apr 12, 1687 Dryden: A Song for St. Cecilia's Day Period: Apr 12, 1688 to Apr 12, 1689 Glorious Revolution Dec 16, 1689 Bill of Rights
