Historical events in England: 1600 to 1800

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  • Death of Queen Elizabeth I on 24 March

    Death of Queen Elizabeth I on 24 March

  • James VI of Scotland crowned King of England (as James I of England)

    James VI of Scotland crowned King of England (as James I of England)

  • England and Scotland – Death of James VI and I on 27 March

    England and Scotland – Death of James VI and I on 27 March

  • England and Scotland – At war until 1644 in what become known as the Bishops' Wars

    England and Scotland – At war until 1644 in what become known as the Bishops' Wars

  • England – English Civil War begins

    England – English Civil War begins

  • The Glorious Revolution replaces James II with William III

    The Glorious Revolution replaces James II with William III

  • First major 'Jacobite' rising begins

    First major 'Jacobite' rising begins

  • Sir Robert Walpole becomes the first prime minister

    Sir Robert Walpole becomes the first prime minister

  • George I dies and is succeeded by the second Hanoverian king, George II

    George I dies and is succeeded by the second Hanoverian king, George II

  • Britain declares war on Spain and the 'War of Jenkins's Ear' begins

    Britain declares war on Spain and the 'War of Jenkins's Ear' begins

  • George II becomes the last British monarch to lead his army into battle

    George II becomes the last British monarch to lead his army into battle

  • Seven Years' War between Britain and France begins

    Seven Years' War between Britain and France begins

  • Lord North becomes prime minister

    Lord North becomes prime minister

  • William Pitt the Younger becomes prime minister

    William Pitt the Younger becomes prime minister