European Absolutism By tuyyolosdos Period: Jan 1, 1618 to Dec 31, 1648 30 Years War May 23, 1618 Defenestration at Prague Protestant leaders throw two Catholics out of a window at a church in Prague. Jan 1, 1629 Charles I signs Petition of Right Feb 7, 1642 English Civil War Begins May 1, 1648 Peace of Westphalia Feb 7, 1649 Charles I Executed Feb 7, 1650 Creation of Commonwealth Feb 7, 1688 The Glorious Revolution
