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Jan 16, 1547
Ivan the Terrible
Ivan the Terrible was crowned Tsar of Russia at age 16 -
Elizabeth I death
Elizabeth I died and James VI of Scotland accedes to the English throne. -
Gunpowder Plot
The plan was to blow up James I by igniting gunpowder barrels in a vault beneath the building. -
William Shakespeare
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'Pilgrim Fathers' sail
Pilgram Fathers set sail in the 'Mayflower' attempting to escape religious persecution. -
James I death
James I died at age 57 in his bed at Theobalds, in Hertfordshire. Then Charles I was proclaimed as King a few hours later. -
English forces
Charles I sent and Egnlish army to help the French Protestants of La Rochelle. -
Charles I execution
The New Model Army decided that England could never be in peace while Charles I is still alive. Charles was also charged with treason. The execution was a shock throughout England. -
Charles II
Charles I was executed so his son Charles II becomes King. -
Charles II death
Charles II suffered from a stroke so his brother James II acceded the throne.
