Elizabeth I who reigned, was 25 when she came to the throne. A clever and determinated woman, her reign was a long period of prosperity and exceptional development of british trade.
1577
Sir Francis Drake sails around the world
English victory over the spanish
Beginning of the Stuart monarchy with James I
Charles I comes to the throne
The Petition of Right
Outbreak of the English Civil War
Charles I is executed, Parliament proclaims the birth of the Commonwealth and Cromwell is appointed Lord Protector
The son of Charles I is recalled from exile and becomes King Charles II. The monarchy is restored
Parliament resumes its powers, restores the monarchy and invites Charles II to reclaim the throne
The Great Plague decimates England's population
The Great Fire destroys a large part of London
Charles II dies and his brother James II, a devout Catholic, succeeds him
James II is exiled. His daughter Mary becomes Queen Mary II with her Protestant husband William of Orange (KIng Williams III)
